Sequelae of Osgood-Schlatter

Abstract

Osgood-Schlatter disease is the traction apophysitis of tuberositas tibia and the most common cause of knee pain in adolescents. Despite the frequent discomfort, sequelae are rarely observed. In this paper, sequelae of Osgood-Schlatter disease, presenting with knee pain in the emergency room were submitted. Rarely encountered in the emergency department in adult patients presenting with knee pain with sequelae of Osgood-Schlatter disease, the need to be aware of the diagnosis, clinical and radiological features and differential diagnosis are discussed.

Osgood-Schlatter disease: a review of current diagnosis and management

“…OSD is a common cause of anterior knee pain in children and adolescents, especially in those who are active in sports, and is frequent in 8- to 15-year-olds. Since it is considered a self-limiting disease, the treatment is usually conservative 5,6…”

“…Since it is considered a self-limiting disease, the treatment is usually conservative. 5,6 EPIDEMIOLOGY OSD typically occurs during puberty, specifically around the ages of 8 to 12 yr in girls and 12 to 15 yr in boys. [7][8][9] This is related to the time when the growth spurt takes place.…”