Osgood-Schlatters Disease

What is Osgood Schlatters disease?

It is common for young athletes and children complaining of knee pain to be suffering with Osgood Schlatters disease. It is an inflammation of the boney protrusion below the knee (called the tibial tuberosity or tubercle). It mainly affects boys aged 10 to 16 years old and will clear up when they stop growing and the tendons become stronger, however, it can rarely persist into adulthood.

Symptoms of osgood schlatters disease:

• There is normally swelling just below the knee at the bony bit at the top of the shin.
• This area may be tender and painful during and after exercise.
• Contracting the muscles in a straight leg or contracting the quadriceps against resistance will cause pain.