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osgood schlatters disease?

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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.

Question 2

what is osgood schlatters disease?

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See below: Osgood–schlatter disease or syndrome (also known as tibial tubercle apophyseal traction injury and epiphysitis of the tibular tubercle) is an irritation of the patellar ligament at the tibial tuberosity. It is characterized by painful lumps just below the knee and is most often seen in young adolescents.

Question 3

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 4

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 5

how long does osgood schlatter last?

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Variable: O-s tends to be mainly symptomatic during adolescence, particularly during periods of increased activity, however, the bony changes below the knee can remain symptomatic throughout life.

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

how to stay active with osgood schlatter ?

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Flexibility: Generally a problem in actively growing kids....The first line is optimizing hamstring flexibility as well as symptomatic treatment with ice.  If not good enough, have it checked as it might be a more severe variation.

Question 10

can i still grow after my osgood-schlatter's?

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Yes: 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, and yes you can still grow.

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