Podiatry and Medical - Set 2

Category - Podiatry Part II

Which of the following conditions is a common cause of Osgood-Schlatter?
  1. Inflammation of the quadrate tubercle
  2. Inflammation of the tibial tubercle
  3. Inflammation of the popliteus
  4. Inflammation of the medial meniscus
Explanation
Answer − B − The condition that is a common cause of Osgood-Schlatter is inflammation of the tibial tubercle. Osgood-Schlatter results from microfractures and inflammation of the tibial tubercle where the patellar tendon inserts. It is most commonly seen in young adolescents who are involved in athletics.
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