Which patient is most at risk for Osgood-Schlatter disease?
A- An elderly female who is hospitalized with a hip fracture and on bedrest
B- A middle aged male patient who has been exposed to asbestos in the shipping industry
C- An adolescent who is physically active and the captain of their soccer team
D- An infant of low birth weight and a gestational age of 28 weeks
Correct Response: C
An adolescent who is physically active and the captain of their soccer team is at greatest risk for Osgood-Schlatter disease which results from the overuse of the knee and is characterized with patellar tendon inflammation. Other sports that can lead to this disease include running, basketball and gymnastics. Mesothelioma results from asbestos exposure. Lastly, immobility, low birth weight and low gestational age are not associated with Osgood-Schlatter disease.
A- An elderly female who is hospitalized with a hip fracture and on bedrest
B- A middle aged male patient who has been exposed to asbestos in the shipping industry
C- An adolescent who is physically active and the captain of their soccer team
D- An infant of low birth weight and a gestational age of 28 weeks
Correct Response: C
An adolescent who is physically active and the captain of their soccer team is at greatest risk for Osgood-Schlatter disease which results from the overuse of the knee and is characterized with patellar tendon inflammation. Other sports that can lead to this disease include running, basketball and gymnastics. Mesothelioma results from asbestos exposure. Lastly, immobility, low birth weight and low gestational age are not associated with Osgood-Schlatter disease.
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