Can my osgood schlatters knee have a fracture in it. it has been hurting for years and i want it to get removed when i turn 18. what do i do if fractu?

Why ?: If your diagnosis is correct, the area will solidify after growth stops and quit hurting. A true fracture would be evident on exam and or imaging studies.Rarely this gets bad enough you need to be in soft long leg splints.Your docs should be able to counsel you on your options.

Yes: There is a lot of tension placed upon the tibial tubercle by the extensor mechanism of the knee, particularly in activities that involve jumping. This is the area that becomes involved in Osgood-Schlatters disease. The tubercle can fracture from the remainder of the tibia. When that occurs, it is readily apparent on X-ray, but also on clinical exam.