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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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