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An orthopedic condition that most commonly affects during the growth spurt in adolescents

Not only the elderly, but children are also prone to developing various orthopedic conditions knowingly or unknowingly. One such condition that is most commonly seen in growing children is Osgood-Schlatter Syndrome. This disease results in inflammation of the growth plate at the top of the tibia causing pain and irritation.



Over-activeness of children during their growth period is the reason why this condition develops in them. Children who actively take part in sports and other athletic activities are especially prone to this condition. It is characterized by swelling at the tibial tuberosity and that causes pain when the child gets engaged in activities that require the use of knee joints like running, climbing stairs, and walking. One of the best things about this condition is that it gets resolved with time on its own. In certain cases, treatment may be required whereas surgery is not common in the treatment of this condition.



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Osgood-Schlatter Syndrome could either affect one knee or both. In this condition, the child experiences pain while straightening the knee joint or complete squatting. Besides this, the pain will also occur while making any other movements involving the knee joint like running and climbing stairs or going down. Redness and inflammation of the skin over tibial tuberosity could also be noticed in children suffering from Osgood-Schlatter Syndrome. This condition could also occur in children who have already suffered a knee injury before.



When it comes to the diagnosis of this syndrome, then physical examination & presenting symptoms may be enough for the doctor to give confirmation. In certain cases, an x-ray may also be done to rule out the chances of other knee injuries that cause pain. Proper rest and application of ice multiple times a day to reduce pain & swelling are the best treatment methods for this condition. Besides this, it is also advised to reduce physical activities like sports. The doctor may also prescribe medication to curb pain and inflammation. Surgical treatment of Osgood-Schlatter Syndrome is rare and if required, it is done after the stopping of growth.