Question 1

how long does osgood schlatters disease last and what is it?

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Patience : Osgood schlatter's disease is a bone problem that occurs in burgeoning adolescence. It is benign in most cases. Anti inflammatories & rest are all  that is usually needed to deal with it. Occasionally it's gets severe enough to merit casting. After growth is over the problem settles down.  This is particularly common in male athletes. 
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/osgood-schlatter-disease/ds.

Question 2

how long does osgood schlatters disease last. because i had it for more than two years.

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Osgood Schlatter: Osgood-schlatter is a condition involving a portion of the tibial growth plate at the insertion of the patellar tendon. It is associated with tight quadriceps (especially the rectus femoris). There can be a painful fragmentation that occurs at this area. The best treatment is stretching, nsaids and rice. It resolves when the growth plates close (usually around 14 for girls and 16 for boys).

Question 3

will osgood schlatter disease last your whole life?

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Usually not...: Osgood schlatter is usually seen in adolescents, and most symptoms resolve as you age. If you are experiencing pain into adulthood then see a physician to see if you may have a secondary issue that may be causing pain in a similar way. Patella tendonitis/ tendonosis, meniscal pathologies, patella femoral syndrome, and others may cause pain in the front of knee near the tibial tublercle.

Question 4

whats osgood schlatter disease?

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Pain-lump below knee: Osgood-schlatter disease can cause a painful lump below the kneecap in adolescents experiencing growth spurts during puberty. Osgood-schlatter disease occurs most often in kids who participate in sports that involve running, jumping and swift changes of direction — such as soccer, basketball, figure skating and ballet   more info->
http://www.Mayoclinic.Com/health/osgood-schlatter-disease/ds00392.

Question 5

can osgood-schlatter disease heal?

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Yes: After growth plates fuse in adolescence, this condition will heal spontaneously.  Most patients if treated conservatively with rest and nsaids will be pain-free within 12 months.  This is a self-limiting condition but will last longer if not treated appropriately.Some adults who had severe disease in adolescence will continue to have some knee pain (usually with kneeling) many years into adulthood.

Question 6

how to cure osgood schlatter disease?

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No cure: Os is a developmental bone condition that goes away by itself. Occasionally physical therapy, casting, surgery or medications are necessary.  See your doctor for advice to minimize the problem.

Question 7

osgood-schlatter disease. who gets it?

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Teenagers: Because this  area of shin bone has not ossified and gets irritated with running, knee bending. Ice tylenol (acetaminophen) or Motrin and rest is the treatment. Bening. See ortho i f significant pain, limping, or lasting over 4-6 weeks.

Question 8

how serious is osgood schlatter disease?

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Not serious: While this problem can curtail some of your activities
especially in the active growing years, it usually
ends once you have finished your growth.

Question 9

what can be done for osgood-schlatter disease?

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Ice, rest: In general, it is not a serious problem and
is limited to a specific age group 
i usually treat the pain with ice and nsaids
my general rule is if you are limping you should not play
if it calms down with exercise, you can play
ice is very helpful especially after exercise
activities.

Question 10

do a lot of people get osgood schlatter disease?

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Rapid growth: Osgood-schlatter disease generally occurs in children nine to fourteen years old who have experienced a rapid growth spurt. About twenty percent of teenagers who are active in sports get it, compared with about five percent of nonathletes. It usually occurs with involvement in sports that require running, cutting, and jumping.

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