CCSP CCSP Pediatric & Adolescent Sports Medicine Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

The Female Athlete Triad consists of which three interrelated conditions?

Accepted Answer

Low energy availability, menstrual dysfunction, and low bone mineral density

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Anemia, stress fracture, and eating disorder

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Amenorrhea, osteoporosis, and obesity

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Iron deficiency, low BMI, and depression

Question 2

Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) expands the Female Athlete Triad concept by recognizing that energy deficiency also affects:

Accepted Answer

Male athletes and multiple physiological systems beyond bone and menstrual function

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Only gymnasts and distance runners

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Only post-pubertal female athletes

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Only bone density regardless of sex

Question 3

At what age does the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend youth athletes can safely begin structured resistance training with proper supervision?

Accepted Answer

As early as 7–8 years with appropriate load and technique supervision

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Only after skeletal maturity (~18 years)

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Age 14 for males and 16 for females

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Not before Tanner stage 5

Question 4

Which developmental condition involves avascular necrosis of the femoral head in children aged 4–8 and presents with hip and knee pain?

Accepted Answer

Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease

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SCFE

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Developmental dysplasia of the hip

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Transient synovitis

Question 5

Sever's disease is a calcaneal apophysitis typically seen in active children aged 8–14. The primary treatment approach is:

Accepted Answer

Activity modification, heel cushions, calf stretching, and gradual return to sport

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Surgical debridement

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Complete non-weight-bearing cast for 6 weeks

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Corticosteroid injection into the apophysis

Question 6

Prior to sports participation, a preparticipation physical evaluation (PPE) in a 16-year-old should specifically screen for which potentially fatal cardiac condition?

Accepted Answer

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)

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Mitral valve prolapse without regurgitation

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Benign athletic heart syndrome

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First-degree AV block