Osgood-Schlatter Disease

Osgood-Schlatter’s Disease is a common cause of knee pain in growing adolescents, particularly those who are active in sports. It occurs due to inflammation of the area just below the knee where the tendon from the kneecap attaches to the shinbone (tibia). This condition is most prevalent among children aged 10 to 15 years who participate in activities that involve running, jumping, and rapid changes of direction.

The primary symptom of Osgood-Schlatter’s Disease is pain and swelling at the bony bump on the shinbone just below the knee. The pain typically worsens with physical activity and improves with rest. The affected area may also be tender to the touch and, in some cases, a visible bump can develop.

Osgood-Schlatter’s Disease is an overuse injury causing pain and swelling just below the knee, where the patellar tendon attaches to the shinbone, common in growing adolescents.
Symptoms include pain and swelling at the bony bump on the shin just below the knee, tenderness to touch, and sometimes a visible bump. Pain worsens with activity and improves with rest.
It is caused by repetitive stress on the knee during periods of rapid growth, often from activities involving running, jumping, and quick changes in direction.
Active children and adolescents aged 10 to 15 years, especially those involved in sports, are at higher risk.
Treatment includes rest, ice, over-the-counter pain relievers, stretching and strengthening exercises, and sometimes modifying or limiting physical activities. Reducing repetitive knee stress, ensuring proper warm-ups, and maintaining muscle flexibility and strength can help lower the risk.
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