Stress Injuries of the Knee.

Publication Title

Clinics in sports medicine

Authors

Emily Kraus
Katherine Rizzone
Mahala Walker
Naomi Brown
Japsimran Kaur
Danielle Magrini, Division of Pediatric Sports Medicine, Swedish Medical Center, 1101 Madison St., Suite 800 Seattle, WA, 98104, USAFollow
Jayden Glover
Eric Nussbaum

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

10-1-2022

Keywords

washington; swedish

Abstract

Stress injuries to the bone and physis of the knee are common in the active adolescent patient and can be broken down into bone stress injuries (BSIs) and chronic physeal stress injuries. BSIs result from prolonged, repetitive bone loading, whereas chronic physeal stress injuries develop from repetitive loading to the apophysis or epiphysis. Most stress injuries of the knee resolve with relative rest but will occasionally need surgical intervention in more severe cases. Early and accurate identification is paramount for optimal management and to avoid long-term consequences.

Clinical Institute

Women & Children

Clinical Institute

Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Specialty/Research Institute

Orthopedics

Specialty/Research Institute

Pediatrics

Specialty/Research Institute

Surgery