Osgoode Schlatters Syndrome

What is Osgoode Schlatters:

• common disease amongst heavily active young male and female athletes that participate in higher intensity activities
• caused by an overuse of the quadriceps through the patellar tendon to the pre-mature tibial tuberosity
• constant tension on the tibial tuberosity causes small bone fragments to tear away and swelling and a bump form

Whom does it target:

• mostly targets young athletes but has been found in adults too with previous symptoms
• rarely found in females
• runners, jumpers, and any intense activity that includes constant contractions of the quadriceps
• famous people with disease
• personal story with OSD

 Effects of Osgoode Schlatters:

• Short Term:

1. pain that worsens with exercise
2. relief from pain with rest
3. swelling or tenderness under the knee and over the shinbone
4. limping after exercise
5. tightness of the muscles surrounding the knee

• Long Term:

1. usually slim to no symptoms one adolescent growth spurt is over
2. bump on knee will remain

• Symptoms usually last about 12-18 months, with a nontender bump lingering in many children.

Relief from OSD:

• R.I.C.E.

1. Rest b. Ice c. Compression d. Elevation

• Ibuprofen or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), or acetaminophen (Tylenol).
• Seeing a specialist if pain becomes too strong or unbearable
• Surgery is rarely required