Everything You Need To Know If Your Child Has Osgood Schlatters Disease

Osgood Schlatters can look as if it develops for no apparent reason

. Millions of active children get diagnosed every year. It can be very painful for the child, and heartbreaking for the parent or carer.

A typical cause is thought to be overuse of the quadriceps muscles. The quadriceps muscle is used to straighten the knee. This muscle pulls on the patella which pulls on the ligament that is attached to the tibia.

It occurs in children more because their bones, ligaments and muscles are still growing.

The main presenting symptom is pain just below the patella or kneecap. The severity of the pain tends to vary. It gets worse with activity and eases when the child is resting. This is why the main part of treatment is rest. Refraining from sports can be very difficult for active kids.

The condition usually affects one side only, however many children have both sides affected by Osgood Schlatters.

A little bony lump may develop just under the kneecap which will feel quite tender to touch. This is located where the patellar ligament attaches to the shin bone. The bump is permanent, although in time it becomes painless. The actual knee joint is not affected, so knee movements are normal.

The diagnosis is often clear from the typical symptoms. No invasive investigation is required. A doctor will be able to make the diagnosis quickly and during one consultation.

The pain can go away by itself after a few months, although typically this is a couple of years. However the condition is not serious. A painkiller can be used to combat the pain, although the knee should be rested at the same time.

Children and in particular teenagers who are committed to a team may find it psychologically difficult to miss training sessions and important matches. However partaking in more activity will make the pain worse.

There are lots of treatments offered on the internet especially rubs and ointments which have no medical evidence of working.

RICE is the current recommended treatment by healthcare professional. RICE stands for Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation.

The Strickland Protocol is a treatment which is backed by scientific data from clinical trials. The treatment requires no medication. Home treatment is carried our each day by the child and with the help of the parent or carer. The study can be found on Wikipedia.

Longer term and into adulthood, the knee may be left with a grizzly lump. Some adults choose to have this removed and have a small operation.

Doing nothing will not help. The child will suffer, miss their sports, and the condition will not be treated. To make the condition go away the symptoms need to be treated. The Strickland Protocol treats the symptom.

Finally as with sportsmen and women of any age, stretching before and after sport is very important.

by: Ben Whitlow

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