Osgood Schlatter syndrome

Osgood–Schlatter disease

Seen in athletic teenagers.

Usually settles over a few months

Clinical features

Pain and tenderness ± swelling over the tibial tubercle.

Diagnosis

Clinical diagnosis

X-rays not required.

Management

Avoid aggravating activities.

Analgesia such as Panadol

Quadriceps strengthening exercises

Decrease physical activity but advise to keep active