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.
Answered 1/4/2015
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Manage Pain, stretch: Are you asking for a definition/description or treatment options? The most common treatments for osgood-schlatters include rest/ activity modification, ice, compression, anti-inflammatories, massage and therapeutic stretching that focuses on the muscles of the upper leg (hamstrings & quads). Individuals with osgood schlatter may partipate in activity to limits of pain tolerance without concern.
Answered 5/23/2014
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Jumpers knee: Osgood-Schlatter disease, most frequent cause of knee pain in children.Occurs most commonly in children between the ages of 9 and 16 years but it can occur in younger children. Both boys and girls are equally affected. Characterized by activity-related pain that occurs a few inches below the knee-cap.Swelling and tenderness in area.Sports requiring lots of running, jumping, kneeling, and squatting
Answered 12/5/2014
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