Osgood schlatters knee pain?!
Question: Osgood schlatters knee pain!?
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I am 13 years old and am having really bad knee pain, right under my knee cap!. I went to the doctor and said that I have osgood schlatters!. He said it was because I'm so active and growing alot!. But it seems like my grow spert is already over!.!. It was in my left knee for a whole year and it still hasn't gone away!. But for the past week it has switched to my right knee!. I have tried icing it, wearing knee braces-am i doing anything wrong!?! Any suggestions what to do!?! Thank youWww@Answer-Health@Com
I am 13 years old and am having really bad knee pain, right under my knee cap!. I went to the doctor and said that I have osgood schlatters!. He said it was because I'm so active and growing alot!. But it seems like my grow spert is already over!.!. It was in my left knee for a whole year and it still hasn't gone away!. But for the past week it has switched to my right knee!. I have tried icing it, wearing knee braces-am i doing anything wrong!?! Any suggestions what to do!?! Thank youWww@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
You will need to take it easy and rehab patiently!. Osgood-Schlatter Disease is not a disease, but an overuse condition!. It typically starts with the growth spurt in the teens and can last until age 18, or so, when growth ceases!. The bone growth is faster than the tendon growth and so there is strain on the patellar tendon insertion!. During sports, or stressful activities, the tendon is partially torn away from the bone with resultant micro-fractures developing!. These micro-fractures, naturally, will take time to heal!.
I know that this isn't what you wanted to hear!. But rest and an avoidance or modification of activities may be necessary!. I have two articles posted below!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I know that this isn't what you wanted to hear!. But rest and an avoidance or modification of activities may be necessary!. I have two articles posted below!.Www@Answer-Health@Com