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What characterizes the primary ossification center in bones?
What characterizes the primary ossification center in bones?
What is a common issue arising from mismatched growth in children?
What is a common issue arising from mismatched growth in children?
Which classification describes a fracture that involves the physis and a small part of the metaphysis?
Which classification describes a fracture that involves the physis and a small part of the metaphysis?
What potential cause of osteochondrosis involves disrupted circulation to the epiphysis?
What potential cause of osteochondrosis involves disrupted circulation to the epiphysis?
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In young physically active individuals, what best describes the nature of apophyses?
In young physically active individuals, what best describes the nature of apophyses?
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Which type of osteochondrosis is associated with the medial femoral condyle?
Which type of osteochondrosis is associated with the medial femoral condyle?
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What is the primary biomechanical predisposition contributing to knee injuries in females?
What is the primary biomechanical predisposition contributing to knee injuries in females?
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Which of the following injuries is most commonly associated with female athletes?
Which of the following injuries is most commonly associated with female athletes?
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What factor can increase the risk of stress fractures in female athletes?
What factor can increase the risk of stress fractures in female athletes?
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At what age is spondylolysis typically diagnosed?
At what age is spondylolysis typically diagnosed?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of osteochondrosis?
Which of the following is NOT a type of osteochondrosis?
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Which societal effect can contribute to injuries in female athletes?
Which societal effect can contribute to injuries in female athletes?
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Which organ is primarily responsible for controlling the female reproductive system?
Which organ is primarily responsible for controlling the female reproductive system?
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What is the typical Q-angle for males?
What is the typical Q-angle for males?
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Which term refers to the anterior slippage of a vertebra accompanying bilateral fracture of the pars interarticularis?
Which term refers to the anterior slippage of a vertebra accompanying bilateral fracture of the pars interarticularis?
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Study Notes
Bone Growth
- Primary ossification center forms at diaphysis
- Secondary ossification center forms at epiphyses
- During early childhood, epiphysis ossification occurs first, followed by diaphyseal and metaphyseal growth, contributing to bone length
- Growth plate strength is only about 1/5 of the surrounding bone area
Growth Related Problems
- Mismatched Growth:
- Longitudinal bone growth outpaces soft tissue growth, leading to muscle-tendon tightness and increasing susceptibility to overuse injuries
- Ligaments and Tendons:
- Attach to fibrous and fibrocartilaginous periosteal and perichondral regions of the metaphysis
- Typically stronger than physis or apophysis
Common Problems
- Epiphyseal fractures
- Apophyseal injuries
- Various osteochondroses
- Stress fractures (spondyloytis, spondylulythesis)
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Epiphyseal Injuries
- Salter-Harris classifications:
- Type I: Separation of the physis
- Type II: Fracture-separation of growth plate and a small portion of the metaphysis
- Type III: Fracture involving part of the physis
- Type IV: Fracture of both physis and metaphysis
- Type V: Crushing of the physis with no displacement, potentially causing premature closure
Apophyseal Injuries
- Commonly seen in young, physically active individuals
- Apophyses serve as sites of origin and insertion for muscles, making them susceptible to traction forces
- Apophyses are traction epiphyses, unlike pressure epiphyses
Osteochondrosis
- Degenerative changes in bone epiphyses during rapid childhood growth
- Possible causes:
- Aseptic necrosis: Disrupted circulation to the epiphysis
- Cartilage fractures causing fissures in subchondral bone
- Joint trauma leading to cartilage fragmentation
- Symptoms include swelling, pain, and joint locking
Types of Osteochondroses
- Articular:
- Perthes’ Disease: Femoral head
- Kienbock’s Lesion: Lunate
- Kohler’s Lesion: Navicular
- Freiberg’s Lesion: Second Metatarsals
- Osteochondritis Dissecans: Medial Femoral Condyle, Capitulum, Talar Dome
- Non-Articular:
- Osgood-Schlatter’s Lesion: Tibial Tubercle
- Sinding-Larsen Johansson: Inferior Pole of Patella
- Physeal:
- Sever’s Lesion: Calcaneus
- Sheuermann’s Lesion: Thoracic Spine
- Blount’s Lesion: Proximal Tibia
Stress Fractures - Pars Interarticularis
- Spondylolysis: Stress fracture of the pars interarticularis (commonly occurs before age 8 but doesn’t present until 10-15)
- Spondylolisthesis: Bilateral fracture of the pars interarticularis accompanied by anterior slippage of the involved vertebra.
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
- Pain in the front of the knee, often caused by overuse or improper biomechanics
Female Athletes
- Females and males have similar rates of sports-related injuries
- Key considerations for female athletes include:
- Biomechanical predisposition
- Societal effects on body image and activity levels
- Importance of prevention strategies
- Prevalence of specific female injuries
Female Injuries
- Some injuries occur more frequently in females due to structural factors:
- ACL
- Patellar Subluxation and PFPS
- Spondylolysis and Spondylolythesis
- Stress Fractures
Biomechanical Predisposition
- Knee Injuries:
- Increased femoral obliquity (Q-angle)
- Small intercondylar notch
- Quadriceps/hamstrings muscle ratio
- Hormonal effects
Skeletal Differences
- Q Angle: Angle between the quadriceps force line and the patellar tendon line
- Males: 13 degrees Q-angle
- Females: 18 degrees Q-angle, leading to increased lateral patellofemoral contact
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Sprains
- More common in female athletes, considered the most severe acute knee injury
- Female athletes experience 2-6 times the number of ACL injuries compared to men when matched by age, sport, and level of competition
- Common mechanisms of injury:
- Valgus force
- Hyperextension
- Internal rotation of the femur on a fixed tibia
- Deceleration with a change in direction
Stress Fractures
- Biomechanical predisposition due to:
- Overuse
- Poor biomechanics
- Low bone density
- Poor nutrition (e.g., eating disorders)
- Menstrual cycle abnormalities (missed cycles can reduce bone density)
Societal Effects
- Pressure to maintain a thin body build
- The working mom role can limit time for physical activity
- Fashion choices (e.g., high heels) can affect ankle flexibility and contribute to hallux valgus (bunions)
Prevention Strategies
- Strengthen leg musculature
- Assess hamstring/quadriceps balance
- Check biomechanics for any impairments
- Encourage activity for girls at a young age to minimize sex-related differences in opportunity
- Educate coaches, parents, and athletes about injury prevention
Female Reproductive System
- Controlled by the hypothalamus, pituitary, adrenal glands, ovaries, and hormones
- Three stages:
- Pre-Puberty
- Menstrual/Reproductive
- Postmenopausal
- Menarche: Onset of menstruation
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This quiz focuses on the various aspects of bone growth, including the formation of ossification centers and growth plate dynamics. It also covers common growth-related problems, such as mismatched growth, ligament and tendon injuries, and different types of fractures. Test your knowledge on these critical topics in bone health.
