Osgood-Schlatter's Disease
Definition | Enlarged tibial tuberosity causing inflammation of the patellar tendon at the location where the patellar tendon inserts into the tibial tubercle. Common in young, male athletes. |
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Causes | During growth spurts in young athletes, the quadriceps muscle, which is much stronger than the patellar tendon, can pull away the patellar tendon from the tibia, causing pain. |
Symptoms | Pain and/or tenderness just below the kneecap at the patellar tendon insertion on the tibial tubernacle. |
Treatment | R.I.C.E. Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation. |