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Osgood-Schlatter is defined by a characteristic soreness and swelling at the tibial tuberosity. It usually originates in those between the ages of 9 and 16 who are both physically active and in a "growth spurt". If unresolved it can be painful, of long duration, and have permanent detrimental effects both on the bone, as well as on a young athlete's potential for both immediate performance and future college scholarships. A recent Finnish study found that 13% of the teenagers of that country had symptoms of Osgood-Schlatter Disease. The disease was named after two physicians who defined it in 1903, Dr. Robert Osgood and Dr. Carl Schlatter. Currently there are over 25 million children in the United States of America who are in the susceptible age group. With over half of them engaging in some athletic activity, it is possible that 2 million American boys and girls may contract OS yearly. The initial injury is probably caused by the powerful quadriceps muscle pulling on the attachment point of the patellar tendon during activities such as soccer, Basketball, track and other sports. The subsequent inflammation makes it stubbornly persistent. Once found mainly in boys, it now happens almost as frequently in girls.
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How bad should your Osgood Schlatter be before using crutches?
Some patients with Osgood Schlatter disease may require crutches when the pain is severe.You must be able to support your entire weight on one leg in order to use crutches. Crutches allow you to walk without placing any weight on an injured or painful leg.
How do you get rid of osgood slaughter disease?
Treatment for Osgood-Schlatter disease involves managing pain through rest, ice therapy, stretching, and anti-inflammatory medications. Physical therapy and strengthening exercises may also help. In some cases, a knee brace or immobilization may be recommended. Surgery is rarely needed and typically reserved for severe cases with persistent symptoms.
What if your Osgood-Schlatter disease never stopped hurting what should you do?
Warm up well before exercise, take ibuprofen or naproxen, ice the area under the knees after exercise. If that does not work consider taking a break from the sport that is bothering your knees and doing something else for a while. If the pain is bearable I would put up with it and know that eventually it will go away. If it is keeping you from being active then go see a doctor
Osgood-Schlatter disease?
DefinitionOsgood-Schlatter disease is a painful swelling of the bump on the front, upper part of the lower leg bone. This bump is called the anterior tibial tubercle.Alternative NamesOsteochondrosisCauses, incidence, and risk factorsOsgood-Schlatter disease is thought to be caused by small, usually unnoticed, injuries caused by repeated overuse before growth of the area is complete. The disorder is seen most often in active, athletic adolescents, usually between ages 10 and 15. It is common in adolescents who play soccer, basketball, and volleyball, and who participate in gymnastics. Osgood-Schlatter disease affects more boys than girls.SymptomsThe main symptom is a painful swelling just below the knee on the front (anterior) surface of the lower leg bone. Symptoms occur on one or both legs.The person may have leg pain or knee pain, which gets worse with running, jumping, and climbing stairs.The area is tender to pressure, and swelling ranges from mild to very severe.Signs and testsYour doctor can tell if you have this condition by performing a physical exam.A bone x-ray may be normal, or it may show swelling or damage to the tibial tubercle. X-rays are rarely used unless the doctor wants to rule out other causes for the pain.TreatmentTreatment starts with rest, ice, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen. In many cases, the condition will get better using these methods.In the rare case where symptoms do not go away, a cast or brace may be used to support the leg until it heals. This typically takes 6 - 8 weeks. Crutches may be used for walking to keep weight off the painful leg.Rarely, surgery may be needed.Expectations (prognosis)Most cases get better on their own after a few weeks or months. Most cases eventually go away once the child finished growing.Adolescents should be allowed to play sports if the activity does not cause discomfort. However, the condition will get better faster if such activity is kept to a minimum.ComplicationsChronic pain is the most significant complication.Calling your health care providerCall your health care provider if your child has knee or leg pain, or if pain does not get better with treatment.PreventionThe small injuries that may cause this disorder are usually unnoticed, so prevention may not be possible. Regular stretching, both before and after exercise and athletics, can help prevent injury.ReferencesPatel DR. Musculoskeletal injuries in sports. Prim Care. Jun 2006; 33(2): 545-79.Cassas KJ. Childhood and adolescent sports-related overuse injuries. Am Fam Physician. Mar 2006; 73(6): 1014-22.Mercier LR. Osgood-Schlatter disease. Ferri's Clinical Advisor: Instant Diagnosis and Treatment. 9th ed. St. Louis, Mo: Mosby; 2009:593.
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How do you know if you have Osgood-Schlatter disease?
Osgood-Schlatter's disease usually occurs in teenagers. It causes pain and swelling just below the knee. It is named after the two people who first described it. It is not serious and usually goes away in time.Young teenagers, particularly boys, are the most commonly affected. It is uncommon over the age of 16. It is more common in teenagers who play a lot of sports involving kicking, running or jumping. These kinds of sports cause repeated and vigorous use of the quadriceps muscles. However, it can also occur in children who are not sporty.The main symptom is pain just below the kneecap (patella). The severity of the pain tends to flare up and down. It is usually worse during, and just after, activity. It tends to ease with rest.The pain typically lasts a few months, but sometimes persists until you have finished growing. This means that in some cases it can last up to two years.A small, tender, bony bump may develop a few centimetres below the kneecap. This occurs where the patella ligament attaches to the tibia (shin bone). The small bump is permanent, although in time it becomes painless. The actual knee joint is not affected, so knee movements are normal. Symptoms usually occur just under one kneecaps, but in up to one in three cases it affects the area under both kneecaps.No tests are usually needed as the diagnosis is often clear from the typical symptoms.Sometimes it develops for no apparent reason. However, overuse of the front thigh muscles (quadriceps) is thought to be a common cause. The quadriceps muscle is used to straighten the knee. This muscle pulls on the patella, which pulls on the patella ligament, which is attached to the upper part of the tibia.Overuse of the quadriceps muscle can cause repeated stress and strain on the attachment of the patella ligament to the growing tibia. This can cause inflammation and pain at the site of the ligament attachment. In some cases, and small flake of bone is pulled off the tibia by the pulling ligament. Healing bone (callus) then forms which may cause a hard bony bump to develop.The pain usually goes within a few months without any treatment. It may helps to be reassured that the condition is not serious and is likely to go. However, paracetamol of ibuprofen may be useful to take to relieve the pain when it flares up.Sport or physical activity is not likely to cause any permanent damage, but may make the pain worse. However, it is often sporty teenagers who develop Osgood-Schlatter's disease. Difficult decisions may have to be made about training schedules and sporting commitments. Each case is different, and your doctor will be able to advise you.An approach similar to the following may be advised:You do not usually need to stop sport. However, easing off strenuous of vigorous sport may be sensible for a while until the pain eases to a tolerable level. You should aim to reduce the duration, frequency and also intensity of your exercise, especially if this exercise includes running or jumping. Consider a complete break from sport for a while if pain remains bad.An ice pack applied below the kneecap for about five minutes before and after exercise may prevent some inflammation and pain.Consider wearing knee pads during sports such as football and rugby to protect the tender area.Consider seeing a physiotherapist for advise on exercises to strengthen the quadriceps muscles.As mentioned, although the pain typically only lasts a few weeks or months, it can sometimes last longer; up to two years. However, in around 9 out of 10 cases the pain resolves completely after this time. Some people find that the pain only recurs when they kneel.In very few cases, a small operation may be required if pain continues. This can involve removing unhealed areas of flakes of bone or fixing them to the tibia. This usually leads to excellent results.
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