Osgood-Schlatter disease

 

What is Osgood-Schlatter disease❓

 Painful condition that affects the top part of the shin bone 😖

 Overuse of the quadriceps muscle pulls on the ligament that connects it to the shin bone

 

What are the symptoms of Osgood-Schlatter disease❓

 Pain below the kneecap 😖

 A bony bump below the kneecap

 Can affect both knees

 

How do you diagnose Osgood-Schlatter disease❓ 

 Typical symptoms 🏨

 Scans are not particularly useful ❌

 

How do you treat Osgood-Schlatter disease❓

 Reducing level of exercise 🚴

 Ice pack

 Physiotherapy 🏨

 

Why should I worry about Osgood-Schlatter disease❓

 Can persist for years in some cases ⌛

 May require surgical treatment 🏨


About the author

The i-medics Editorial Team consists of Doctors, Medical Students, Professional Content writers, i-medics Ambassadors and Freelance workers.