Pilot development of diagnostic tools for lower limb apophyseal injuries in children and adolescents.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Lower limb apophyseal injuries commonly occur in children and adolescents with unknown incidence and prevalence. These conditions are considered benign, but impact children and adolescents quality of life and can lead to sport withdrawal at a crucial time. The primary aim of this research was to develop self-administered tools for two of the most common apophyseal injuries. The secondary aim was to test the sensitivity and specificity of the tools.

Methods

Study 1 used a three round online Delphi panel (n = 8), with expert consensus supported by robust literature. This panel developed a self-administered screening tool for calcaneal (Sever's disease) and tibial tuberosity (Osgood-Schlatter's disease) apophysitis. Study 2 tested the sensitivity and specifi

SUBMITTER: Brooks J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11418814 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature