Osgood-Schlatter disease

Osgood-Schlatter disease

Osgood-Schlatter disease is a common condition affecting adolescents, particularly those who are active in sports. It is characterized by pain, swelling, and tenderness just below the knee, at the top of the shinbone (tibia), where the patellar tendon attaches to the bone. This condition typically occurs during growth spurts, when muscles, bones, tendons, and other…