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I have osgood schlatters. i keep breaking little pieces of the bone that sticks out off. what should i do with them. surgery? wht about after surger

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Dr. Ki-Hon Lin answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Surgery: Surgery to remove ossicles (pieces of bone) can potentially alleviate pain in patients who have not responded to nonsurgical treatment. A full recovery and no long term limitation would be expected after surgery. If you are not having symptoms then there is no reason to remove the ossicles.

Answered 1/5/2019

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