Osgood-Schlatter disease


Pain at the attachment of the quadriceps tendon to the tibia can often be due to the condition known as Osgood-Schlatter disease.

This condition is most often noticed during a growth spurt early in the second decade of life.

There is a higher prevalence in boys but this may be due to a greater involvement in sport.

It is characterised by:

Treatment

As with all sporting conditions, correct diagnosis and treatment should be encouraged.

The primary treatments for this condition are:

It is also important to educate the player to their condition and the probability of a complete recovery.

For more information, see your local Lifecare practitioner. Click here to find your closest Lifecare clinic.

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