paediatric

Osgood–Schlatter disease

Osgood–Schlatter disease (OSD) is of the patellar ligament at the tibial tuberosity (apophysitis) usually affecting adolescents during growth spurts. It is characterized by a painful bump just below the knee that is worse with activity and better with rest. Episodes of pain typically last a few weeks to months. One or both knees may be affected and flares may recur.

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Symptoms — what it feels like

·Painful bump just below the knee, worse with activity and better with rest

How it's found

·Based on symptoms

Treatment

·Applying cold, stretching, strengthening exercises

Complications

·Females between 8 and 14

Outlook

·Good

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