Osgood Schlatter’s

Osgood-Schlatter’s disease, also known as Osgood-Schlatter’s syndrome, is a condition that primarily affects adolescents, particularly those who are active in sports or activities that involve repetitive stress on the knees. It occurs during a period of rapid growth when the bones, muscles, and tendons are still developing. The condition is characterized by pain, tenderness, and swelling just below the knee, at the point where the patellar tendon attaches to the shinbone (tibia). Osgood-Schlatter’s is often marked by inflammation of the growth plate in this area. It’s typically caused by overuse or repetitive stress on the patellar tendon and the growth plate, leading to small injuries and subsequent inflammation. As adolescents continue to grow and mature, this condition tends to improve on its own. Treatment often involves managing symptoms through rest, ice, pain relievers, and sometimes physical therapy to strengthen the surrounding muscles. In most cases, Osgood-Schlatter’s resolves as the individual’s bones finish growing.