Osgood-Schlatter Disease (Knee Pain)
Types, Causes, Symptoms, Risk Factors, Complications, Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment

What are the symptoms of Osgood-Schlatter Disease?

The main symptoms indicating that a person is suffering from this disease are: 

• Recurring pain in the knee or leg
• Tenderness in the knees
• Swelling right below the knee cap
• Warmth, limping, constant discomfort to the individual

 What are the risk factors of Osgood-Schlatter Disease?

The main risk factors for this disease are:

• Age: It is most common in children between the ages of 10-14. 
• Gender: Boys are more susceptible to developing this condition than girls.
• Sports: It is common in sports that involve running, jumping, etc. 
• Flexibility: Greater flexibility of the quadriceps muscles can pull the kneecap’s tendons.

What are the complications of Osgood-Schlatter Disease?

Even though the complications of this disease are relatively uncommon, in cases that they do occur, they are observed as:

• Chronic pain
• Localized swelling
• Bony bumps 

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References: 

• Osgood-Schlatter Disease. Health Harvad  Available at:https://www.health.harvard.edu/a_to_z/osgood-schlatter-disease-a-to-z Accessed on June 8, 2020.
• 2. Osgood-Schlatter Disease. Hopkins Medicine. Available at: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/osgoodschlatter-disease Accessed on June 8, 2020.
• Osgood-Schlatter Disease. Mayo Clinic. Available at:https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/osgood-schlatter-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20354864 Accessed on June 8 2020.
• Osgood-Schlatter Disease. Kids Health.Available at: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/osgood.html Accessed on June 8, 2020.

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