Osgood Schlatters disease is caused by
knee pain in
young athletes. The bony protrusion below the knee (the
tibial tuberosity) becomes
inflamed and painful. The tibial
tuberosity becomes painful during and after exercise. The patella tendon joins at the tibial tuberosity and through overuse causes inflammation, presenting in
children involved in running and jumping activities which places
greater strain on the patella tendon With repeated
trauma New bone grows back during healing causing a bony lump at the tibial tuberosity, affecting boys aged 10 to 16 years old and will clear up when they stop growing and the tendons become stronger, however, it may persist into adulthood.
Osgood-Schlatter disease is named after the two physicians who discovered the disease in 1903, Dr. Robert Osgood and
Dr. Carl Schlatter.
Prognosis: a sports injury professional can diagnose
to confirm the existance of Osgood Schlatters disease. This injury requiures rest in order to heal properly. Apply ice therapy to the knee regularly throughout the day to reduce pain and inflammation and particularly following activity or sport. Ice should be applied at least three times a day for 10 to 15 minutes. A knee support helps reduce the tension on the knee.
A Doctor may X-ray to examine how much damage has occurred.
Apply a plaster cast for three weeks if pain is severe.
Prescribe an exercise programme allowing adequate exercise to ensure the best results from training. This is an unfortunate injury that will resolve through moderate exercise.
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