Osgood

Definition

What is osgood-schlatter disease?

Osgood-Schlatter Disease, also referred to as front tibial tuberosity bone disease, is a condition that can cause pain around the knee joint. The pain is usually in the bone that protrudes below the kneecap (the bone that supports the quadriceps of the thigh).

Symptoms usually begin to appear after exercise or after trauma caused by exercise. This disease does not cause permanent damage. Most sufferers recover as before.

How common is osgood-schlatter disease?

Osgood-Schlatter most often causes pain in the knees of athletes or people who play sports. Usually affects adolescent boys aged 11-18 years who are in a period of growth and strengthening of bones. Young women aged 8-16 years also have the same risk.

Signs & symptoms

What are the signs and symptoms of osgood-schlatter disease?

The most common symptoms of Osgood-Schlatter disease are pain and swelling in the lower thigh just above the knee. Symptoms can occur in only one leg or both. The pain will increase when the knee is forced to move or the bones around the knee joint experience friction.

In addition, there are also some characteristics and symptoms that are not mentioned above. If you have the same complaint, please consult your doctor.

When should I see a doctor?

You should call your doctor if you or your child are unable to carry out daily activities because of pain in their knee. In addition, you also need to take your child to the doctor if their knee looks swollen and red, followed by symptoms of fever, or difficulty moving the knee. This may mean that the disease is getting worse.

Cause

What causes osgood-schlatter disease?

The cause of this disease is when athletes do sports activities that are too hard, so that they interfere with the muscle and bone system even though they have not developed strong enough. These activities cause injury to the knee.

The cause of this disease is excessive use of the quadriceps muscle (one of the thigh muscles). Exercise causes the quadriceps to contract and pull on the tendons that attach the kneecap to the tibia. Continuous pulling will cause injury and in some cases, the child's bone will try to grow new bone in the injured area.

Risk factors

What increases my risk for osgood-schlatter disease?

Some of the risk factors below can affect your chances of getting Osgood-Schaltter, namely:

• age: a disease that attacks usually occurs at the age of puberty. Puberty depends on gender because men and women have different puberty ages. Thus, this disease occurs more often in adolescent girls aged 11-12 years, while in adolescent men it is usually at the age of 13-14 years
• gender: disease usually occurs in adolescent boys. However, for toddlers and people who are active in sports, both genders have the same possibility
• sports: disease occurs in sports movements such as running, jumping, and changes in movement suddenly

Medicines & Medicines

The information provided is not a substitute for medical advice. ALWAYS consult your doctor.

What are my treatment options for osgood-schlatter disease?

This disease will usually go away by itself as the patient gets older. Several methods will help reduce complaints in children, including:

• rest: most children will feel better after taking a short break. However, it is not recommended to exercise for at least a few weeks
• compress with ice on the affected area 2-4 times a day, also after exercising to reduce pain
• protect the kneecap using a rubber protector
• lift the affected leg
• The doctor will recommend muscle therapy for toddlers to learn to stretch muscles and increase muscle strength, reduce the duration of pain, and improve knee defense and flexibility. This activity can also prevent recurrence in the future
• Your doctor can prescribe other painkillers and inflammation inhibitors. However, in severe cases, surgery will be necessary but it is very rare

What are the usual tests for osgood-schlatter disease

Usually, the doctor will only perform a physical examination of the affected area to determine whether the patient has Osgood-Schaltter. In addition, the doctor may also perform an x-ray examination to reveal other conditions.

Home remedies

What are some lifestyle changes or home remedies that can be done to treat osgood-schlatter disease?

Here are forms of a healthy lifestyle and home remedies that can help you deal with Osgood-Schlatter:

• help your child lose weight if recommended by the doctor
• avoid doing activities that move the knee or leg too much for 15-30 minutes after and before surgery
• the injured part should be treated and rested as requested by the doctor
• give your child the medicine as prescribed. Also engage in physical activities as instructed by the physiotherapist

If you have any questions, consult your doctor for the best solution to your problem.