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The traction apophysitises.

L J Micheli1

  • 1Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.

Clinics in Sports Medicine
|April 1, 1987
PubMed
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Traction apophysitis, common overuse injuries in children, are increasingly recognized as resulting from repetitive microtrauma. This study covers their assessment, treatment, and prevention strategies.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric orthopedics
  • Sports medicine
  • Musculoskeletal disorders

Background:

  • Traction apophysitis are common overuse injuries in pediatric patients.
  • Historically classified as osteochondroses, their etiology is shifting towards repetitive microtrauma.
  • Understanding these injuries is crucial for pediatric sports medicine.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss the assessment, treatment, and prevention of traction apophysitis in children.
  • To highlight the current understanding of the traumatic origins of these conditions.
  • To provide a comprehensive overview for clinicians managing pediatric overuse injuries.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on traction apophysitis.
  • Discussion of clinical assessment techniques for overuse injuries.

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  • Outline of evidence-based treatment and prevention protocols.

    • Main Results:

    • Repetitive microtrauma is gaining acceptance as the primary cause of traction apophysitis.
    • Effective assessment involves recognizing overuse patterns and specific clinical signs.
    • Multifaceted treatment and prevention strategies are essential for recovery and recurrence reduction.

    Conclusions:

    • Traction apophysitis are significant overuse injuries in children, linked to microtrauma.
    • Comprehensive management requires accurate diagnosis, tailored treatment, and proactive prevention.
    • Further research into optimizing pediatric overuse injury management is warranted.