Knee: Osgood-Schlatter Disease
Current as of: June 26, 2019
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:Susan C. Kim, MD – Pediatrics & Adam Husney, MD – Family Medicine & Kathleen Romito, MD – Family Medicine & John Pope, MD, MPH – Pediatrics
Osgood-Schlatter disease is a knee problem that causes pain and swelling in the shinbone (tibia) just below the kneecap (patella). This is the spot where the patellar tendon attaches to a bony mound in the knee called the tibial tubercle. The disease is caused by too much stress on the muscles and tendons that support…
Current as of: June 26, 2019
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:Susan C. Kim, MD - Pediatrics & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine & John Pope, MD, MPH - Pediatrics
06/26/2019
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Osgood-Schlatter disease is a knee problem that causes pain and swelling in the shinbone (tibia) just below the kneecap (patella). This is the spot where the patellar tendon attaches to a bony mound in the knee called the tibial tubercle.
The disease is caused by too much stress on the muscles and tendons that support the knee. Repeated stress can cause the patellar tendon to pull away from the shinbone. This can cause pain and swelling.
Current as of: June 26, 2019
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:Susan C. Kim, MD – Pediatrics & Adam Husney, MD – Family Medicine & Kathleen Romito, MD – Family Medicine & John Pope, MD, MPH – Pediatrics
This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated, disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use. Learn how we develop our content.
Current as of: June 26, 2019
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:Susan C. Kim, MD - Pediatrics & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine & John Pope, MD, MPH - Pediatrics
06/26/2019
This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated, disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use. Learn how we develop our content.