Osgood-Schlatter Disease Leik Book

Question 1

Osgood–Schlatter Disease

Answer 1

A common cause of knee pain in young athletes.

Caused by overuse of the knee.

Repetitive stress on the patellar tendon by the quadriceps muscle causes pain, tenderness, and swelling at the tendon’s insertion site (the tibial tuberosity).

Usually affects one knee, but can be bilateral.

Most common during rapid growth spurts in teenage males who are physically active and/or play sports that stress the patellar tendon (i.e., basketball, soccer, running).

Condition abates when growth stops.

Question 2

Treatment Plan

Answer 2

Follow RICE: Rest affected knee. Use ice pack three times/day for 10 to 15 minutes.

Avoiding aggravating activities or sport will typically reduce or resolve pain.

Question 3

medication

Answer 3

Use acetaminophen (Tylenol) or NSAIDs for pain as
needed.

Question 4

stretching exercises

Answer 4

Quadriceps strengthening and quadriceps/hamstring stretching exercises aimed at stabilizing the knee joint may also be beneficial.