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Are there any famous athletes who had osgood slatters disease?

Dai Green is an Olympian and World Champion hurdler. He was diagnosed with Osgood-Schlatter disease as a teen. Osgood-Schlatter is an irritation of the patellar ligament and is characterized by painful lumps just below the knee and is most often seen in young adolescents


Could a knee support help the osgood-schlatter?

A knee support can help provide compression and support to the knee joint in Osgood-Schlatter disease, which may help reduce pain and discomfort during physical activity. However, it is always recommended to consult with a healthcare professional for proper diagnosis and treatment options tailored to individual needs.


Is there anything wrong with a 16-year-old who has Osgood Schlatter Disease and whose knee cracks every time he bends it?

My Daughter has Osgood's too and was told by specialists that if it continues after the age of 17 then to return because they should grow out of it when body and bones stop growing. So you might consider seeing a specialist if it continues.


How long does osgood schlatters last?

There is really no time limit to how long Osgood-Schlatter Disease will last. It will go away when your growth plate closes. For girls, doctors say the growth plate will close a year- a year and a half after their period. Until then, rest is basically the medicine.


Does osgood schlatters disease affect adults?

According to what the doctor told my son (who had it, unbeknownst to us), "It is a disease of childhood, and if one makes it to adulthood without having been bothered by it, it will never bother you at all".

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Does Osgood-Schlatter Disease stunt growth?

doses osgood schlatter disease cause my leg to stunt


How did osgood-schlatter disease get its name?

Dr. Osgood and Dr. Schlatter were the first two doctors to discover and find a cure for this disease.


How common is osgood-schlatter disease in dogs?

rare


Which pro athletes have had osgood schlatter disease?

Derek jeter


Is osgood schlatter disease common?

yes, in young athletic people.


How long does it take for osgood schlatter to be cure?

All you have to do is rest it and put ice on it


Can Osgood-Schlatter kill you?

no Osgood-Schlatter can not kill you in eventually goes away as you grow into an adult because it is found in children who are in puberty and is involved in sports including the knee like track/field or any running related sports.


Can Osgood Schlatter kill you?

no Osgood-Schlatter can not kill you in eventually goes away as you grow into an adult because it is found in children who are in puberty and is involved in sports including the knee like track/field or any running related sports.


What is the medical definition of Osgood-Schlatter's disease?

Osgood-Schlatter's disease is basically a painful swelling with a specific location. This swelling is located below the knee, on the shinbone. The bump is a part of your anatomy - more technically known as the anterior tibial tubercle.


Are there any famous athletes who had osgood slatters disease?

Dai Green is an Olympian and World Champion hurdler. He was diagnosed with Osgood-Schlatter disease as a teen. Osgood-Schlatter is an irritation of the patellar ligament and is characterized by painful lumps just below the knee and is most often seen in young adolescents


Can the effects of having had osgood-schlatter disease cause problems for you when you're older?

The effects do not usually persist into adulthood.


Is osgood schlatters disease genetic?

Osgood-Schlatter disease is not considered a genetic condition. It is typically caused by overuse or repeated stress on the bump of cartilage on the upper shinbone where the patellar tendon attaches. It commonly affects active children and adolescents who participate in activities that involve running and jumping.