What is Osgood-Schlatter disease?

Also known as: OSD, traction apophysitis of the tibial tubercle

Osgood-Schlatter disease is an irritation of the growth center at the upper part of the shin bone. This occurs in adolescents as they experience the growth spurt related to puberty. The primary sign is a lump below the kneecap bone that causes pain.

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Reviewed by: Alexandra Lewis, CPNP-PC

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