Imaging is not typically necessary
If obtained shows nonspecific irregularities of tibial tubercle
Indications for knee xrays (to evaluate for avulsion fracture of the tibial epiphysis)
Swelling
Inability to actively extent the knee
decreased strength with knee extension, or inability to walk
If obtained shows nonspecific irregularities of tibial tubercle
Swelling
Inability to actively extent the knee
decreased strength with knee extension, or inability to walk
Osgood-Schlatter disease
Knee dislocation
Colles' fracture
Knee fractures
Boxer's fracture
Patella fracture
Pes anserine bursitis
Segond fracture