OSGOOD-SCHLATTER DIESEASE

WHAT IS OSGOOD-SCHLATTER DISEASE?

• It is an inflammation of the area just below the knee where the tendon from the kneecap (patellar tendon) attaches to the shinbone (tibia).
• Osgood-Schlatter disease is always characterized by activity-related pain that occurs a few inches below the knee.
• Osgood-Schlatter disease is probably the most frequent cause of knee pain in children.
• It usually occurs in boys from 12-14 and girls ages 10-13.

BODY SYSTEM AFFECTED

• Osgood-Schlatter Disease affects the skeletal system.
• It mostly affects a few inches below the knee, which is where osgood-schlatter disease occurs.

SYMPTOMS

• Limping
• Painful bump below the knee
• Knee pain
• Leg pain
• Knee swelling
• increased warmth under the knee and over the shinbone
• Tenderness below the knee

CAUSES

• Activities that involve running, jumping, twisting, and bending.
• Sports such as soccer, basketball, volleyball, running, figure skating, and ballet.
• This repeated stress of the tendon pulling on the growth plate that inserts on the shinbone.

DIAGNOSIS

• During a physical exam the knee will have tenderness, swelling, pain, and redness.
• X-rays May also show inflammation at the insertion of the tendon to the tibia.

TREATMENT

• A method of treatment for osgood-schlatter disease is called “RICE”.
• “RICE” stands for rest, ice, compression, and elevate.
• Also when the growth plates stop growing the disease will resolve.
• Anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen or naproxen may reduce inflammation. (Also Tylenol may help.)

TREATMENT

• Physical therapy that helps to stretch the quadriceps can reduce tension on the insertion of the tendon on the shinbone.
• In very rare cases surgery may be necessary.

PROGNOSIS

• In over 90% Of cases it is excellent with nonoperative management.
• Surgery is also successful when needed.
• Generally Osgood-Schlatter disease is self limiting.

DISEASE PREVENTION

• Regular Stretching of the quadriceps and hamstrings.
• Iliotibial band which helps put pressure on the tendon insertion.

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