1. Read carefully
Start with the case history. Consider the person, symptom behaviour, time course and relevant background.
Game guide
How to play Osteodle
Use progressively revealed clinical information to identify one fictional orthopaedic or musculoskeletal diagnosis.
2. Commit to a diagnosis
Submit one diagnosis after each clue. Familiar alternative names and minor formatting differences are accepted.
3. Refine your reasoning
An incorrect answer reveals another clue, including examination findings and relevant MSK clinical tests.
4. Share your result
Copy a spoiler-free grid showing how many clues you needed, without revealing the diagnosis.
Difficulty levels
- FoundationClearer patterns and broader diagnoses.
- IntermediateMore specific diagnoses or less obvious presentations.
- AdvancedSubtle findings, close differentials or a highly specific diagnosis.