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A member asked:

When do i know that i need surgery for osgood schlatters disease?

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Dr. Bradley Butkovich answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Most people don't : Need surgery unless the tubercle (bump) on front of you tibia separates or fractures off of the tibia. Most adolescents outgrow it as the growth plate closes where you patellar tendon inserts on the tibia.

Answered 1/19/2018

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Won't need: Surgery is not part of the standard of care for osgood-schlatter's disease, not necessary or helpful.

Dr Butkovich agreed

Answered 1/19/2018

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