I dont thinks iv spelt it corectly but its a knee disease.
2006-10-27 10:58:20 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
Do you mean Osgood Schlatters disease?
It's an overuse injury, usually caused by running or jumping, where the patellar tendon gets inflamed at it's insertion.
The patellar tendon is the strap connecting the muscles at the front of the thigh (the quadriceps muscles) via the kneecap (patella) to the top of your shinbone (tibia).
There's a little lump of bone on the tibia that accepts the tendon, called the tibial tubercule, and it's this area that gets sore from the tendon pulling out of it. Inflammation is set up and can become established for quite a while.
Osgood schlatters is usually seen in adolescents, between the ages of ten and sixteen.
The most effective treatment is rest - it's pretty guaranteed to settle by the time you stop growing, but there is a small chance it can persist into adulthood.
There are various straps and supports available that claim to help, but to be honest, they won't do a whole lot for it - the very best thing is to stop the activities that irritate it.
It's very disappointing to hear you can't continue what you've been used to doing, but really, it's the best way to clear it up.
You could always consider different activities and get assessed by a chartered physio to see if orthotics would help - but even they won't guarantee relief once the inflammation is established.
Best of luck with it.
2006-10-27 11:38:34 · answer #1 · answered by RM 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Osgood-Schlatter disease is the most frequent cause of knee pain in children, usually starting between the ages of 10 - 15. It affects boys and girls equally.
2006-10-27 11:19:35 · answer #2 · answered by Nurse Soozy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oshood Schlatter disease occurs when the patellar tendon (the tendon that connects the knee cap to the lower leg) begins to pull repetitively on the tibial tuberosity (the point where the tendon connects to the bone). Treatment is usually conservative, consisting of rest, ice and modification of activity. Use of patellar tendon straps has also been used as this changes the fulcrum point of the tendon. If the repetitive stress continues, the tip of the tibial tuberosity can actually avulse (fracture) and requires surgical repair. It primarily occurs in children since their bone development is not completely mature.
2006-10-27 11:36:32 · answer #3 · answered by mistify 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My daughter had it when she was a teenager-the Dr. gave her some exercises to do that helped her some. The following web site has some good info:
http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/cybertherapist/front/knee/osgood.htm
2006-10-27 11:03:25 · answer #4 · answered by sploosh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah i had it in my knee. Its when your bone tissue grows ahead of your cartiledge. I used to get lumps on the top of my shin. can be painful and uncomfortable. Mine has gone now that i'm fully grown.
2006-10-27 11:48:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-10-27 11:01:52 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋