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Osgood-schlatter disease

Osgood-schlatter disease

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A condition characterized by a painful, bony bump on the shinbone just below the knee. It usually occurs in children and adolescents experiencing growth spurts during puberty and engaging in sports that involve running or jumping.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Is a type of:

Bone diseases

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Rare
Preteen
6-13
Very common
Teenager
14-18
Very common
Young adult
19-40
Common

Body locations

Leg, Bones

Symptoms

Knee pain
Knee swelling
Painful swollen joints
Joint pain, made worse by moving joint
Joint pain, better with rest
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Osgood-schlatter disease
NSAIDs

Procedures

Ratings show how effective doctors think these procedures are at treating Osgood-schlatter disease

Surgery

Surgery

Other treatments

Bracing
Immobilization
Physical therapy

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