What is Osgood-Schlatter disease?
Osgood Schlatter disease is a rupture of the growth plate at the tibial tuberosity in the leg. It is one of the most common causes of knee pain in young athletes. It causes swelling, pain and tenderness just below the knee, over the shin bone (also called the tibia).
How do members experience Osgood-Schlatter disease?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Osgood-Schlatter disease*
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Pain in knee(s)
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Nothing reported yet
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Pain
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Depressed mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for Osgood-Schlatter disease*
Who has Osgood-Schlatter disease on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 2 | |
| 20s | 10 | |
| 30s | 12 | |
| 40s | 7 | |
| 50s | 4 | |
| 60s | 3 | |
| 70+ | 0 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 15 | |
| Female | 21 |