The Role of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in the Etiology of Osgood Schlatter Disease

Abstract

Osgood-Schlatter's disease (OSD) is an overuse injury caused by tension on the patellar tendon placed on the anterior tibial tubercle. It presents with local pain, swelling and tenderness over the tibial tuberosity and most frequently occurs in girls between the age of 11 to 13 years and in boys between 13 and 15 years. The symptoms are usually exacerbated with sporting activities that especially involve jumping, running or stair climbing. 1-3 Radiologic studies have led to the theory that OSD may be caused by chronic tensile stress on the patellar tendon within the growth plate, which leads to irritation and inflammation. Inflammation results from micro-trauma to the growth plate with repetitive use before closure of the epiph