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A member asked:

18 year old male. does osgood schlatter disease effect my height? the doctor saw it when i was 13. my height now is 172 cm. dad is 174 cm & mom 157 cm

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No it does not: This is just a condition on the tibia and not in any growth plates so it does not affect height

Answered 8/7/2017

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Dr. Ew Christensen answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

No: Osgood Schlatter disease does not affect your overall height. You are about as tall as your dad and taller than your mom - it sounds like your height is appropriate for your genetic make-up. Take care and love how tall you are.

Answered 9/10/2014

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