Micheli L J
Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.
Clin Sports Med. 1987 Apr;6(2):389-404.
The traction apophysitises are one of the frequently encountered overuse injuries to children. Although known for many years and classed as osteochondroses, the traumatic origin of these disorders--from repetitive microtrauma--is now receiving wider acceptance. Discussion of the assessment, treatment, and prevention of these disorders is included.
