title: The traction apophysitises.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.
authors.forename: L J
authors.initials: LJ
authors.lastname: Micheli
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000150:complications; D002648:Child; D012090:Cumulative Trauma Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D010007:Osteochondritis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy