Osgood schlatters

Question 1

What is it?

Answer 1

repeated pulling on the tibial tubercle, causing irritation. Causes the tibial tubercle to become inflamed

Question 2

What are some of the pain symtoms brought on by

Answer 2

running, jumping, kneeling, sorts related movements

Question 3

Management

Answer 3

reduce pain and swelling as pain cn remain until the growth plate closes

stopping activity if limp is present

stretch quads, hamstrings, NSAIDS for swelling, icing, patellar taping or straps