Osgood-Schlatter Disease

Osgood-Schlatter Disease

also known as traction apophysitis

• self limiting condition that results from repetitive traction on the tibial tuberosity apophysis

Etiology:

• repetitive tension to the patellar tendon over the tibial tuberosity in young athletes

  • can result in a small avulsion of the tuberosity and subsequent swelling

Signs and symptoms:

• point tenderness over the patella tendon at the insertion on the tibial tubercle

• antalgic gait

• pain with increasing activity

Treatment:

• education

• icing

• flexibility exercises

• eliminating activities that place strain on the patella tendon such as squatting, running, or jumping