A 14 y/o male basketball player visits the clinic with c/o right knee pain. Pain is typically dull and aching and has gradually become more persistent over the past 3 months. Pain is localized to anterior aspect of right knee. It exacerbated with activity (i.e.
basketball) and better with rest. MSK physical exam: Prominent tibial tuberosity with moderate pain on palpation Pain with resisted knee extension No knee effusion or joint line tenderness Lachman's and McMurray's tests are negative What would be the differential diagnoses for this condition? What treatment would you suggest for the same? *This case is from the Docplexus Editorial Team and is for educative purpose only.
