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Source https://www.chortho.com/common-conditions/osgood-schlatters-disease
Osgood-Schlatter's disease is an overuse injury to the growth plate of the tibial tubercle just below the knee. It is commonly seen in growing, active adolescents between the ages of 11 and 15 years, and often coincides with growth spurts.
Osgood-Schlatter's disease is caused by the increased tension and pressure applied to the tibia during activities like running and jumping. The repetitive stresses of these activities can produce inflammation where the tendon attaches to bone. In addition, the tightening of the quadriceps muscles can place increased pressure on the patellar attachment. In addition to the muscle tightness common during a growth spurt, patients suffering from Osgood-Schlatter's disease will also often experience pain and swelling at the tibial tuberosity.
In order to identify Osgood-Schlatter's disease, the pediatric orthopaedic surgeon will consider the severity and locations of symptoms, clinical examination results, and x-rays.
Osgood-Schlatter's disease is an overuse injury to the growth plate of the tibial tubercle just below the knee. It is commonly seen in growing, active adolescents between the ages of 11 and 15 years, and often coincides with growth spurts.
Osgood-Schlatter's disease is caused by the increased tension and pressure applied to the tibia during activities like running and jumping. The repetitive stresses of these activities can produce inflammation where the tendon attaches to bone. In addition, the tightening of the quadriceps muscles can place increased pressure on the patellar attachment. In addition to the muscle tightness common during a growth spurt, patients suffering from Osgood-Schlatter's disease will also often experience pain and swelling at the tibial tuberosity.
In order to identify Osgood-Schlatter's disease, the pediatric orthopaedic surgeon will consider the severity and locations of symptoms, clinical examination results, and x-rays.
