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Osgood-Schlatter's Disease

Definition:
Osgood-Schlatter's Disease is inflammation of the bone and cartilage at the tibial turbercle. This causes excessive pulling on the patellar tendon at the attachment on the top of the tibia. Occurs mostly in adolescents where the blood supply to the growing bone cannot keep pace with the stresses placed upon it.

Symptoms:
Common symptoms of Osgood-Schlatters's Disease include pain, swelling and tenderness at the top of the shin. Pain is usually lingering and is aggravated with exercise.

Causes:
This disease develops most commonly between the ages of 10 and 15 years, usually in boys. Results from alignment slippage at the cartilage growth center on the tibial tuberosity which leads to pulling on the patellar tendon.

Treatment:
Excessive athletic activity, especially deep knee bending, should be avoided. Symptoms usually disappear after several weeks or months. Occasionally the leg is immobilized.