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$Title{Osgood-Schlatter's Disease}
$Subject{Osgood-Schlatter's Disease Schlatter Disease Osteochondrosis, Tibial
Tubercle Kienboeck Disease Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease}
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Copyright (C) 1989 National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc.
700:
Osgood-Schlatter's Disease
** IMPORTANT **
It is possible that the main title of the article (Osgood-Schlatter's
Disease) is not the name you expected. Please check the SYNONYM listing to
find the alternate names and disorder subdivisions covered by this article.
Synonyms
Schlatter Disease
Osteochondrosis, Tibial Tubercle
Information on the following diseases can be found in the Related
Disorders section of this report:
Kienboeck Disease
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
General Discussion
** REMINDER **
The information contained in the Rare Disease Database is provided for
educational purposes only. It should not be used for diagnostic or treatment
purposes. If you wish to obtain more information about this disorder, please
contact your personal physician and/or the agencies listed in the "Resources"
section of this report.
Osgood-Schlatter's Disease is a nonprogressive, inflammatory condition
that causes abnormal bone and cartilage formation in the bone located between
the knee and the ankle (tibia).
Symptoms
Osgood-Schlatter's Disease is characterized by a painful, small, rounded bony
growth (tubercle) on the bone located between the knee and the ankle (tibia).
The tubercle causes a degeneration of the tissue due to an inadequate blood
supply to the area. Symptoms are made worse by any exercise or activity that
stretches the leg. Half of those affected with this disease will have
symptoms in both legs. Osgood-Schlatter's Disease runs a limited course and
the affected area will usually regenerate. Long-term affects are uncommon
although there have been some incidences of fractures of the tibia and joint
discomfort years after the original diagnosis.
Causes
The exact cause of Osgood-Schlatter's Disease is unknown. It is thought to
result from a trauma or chronic irritation. Overuse of an immature bone or
the quadricep muscle may also cause this condition.
Affected Population
Osgood-Schlatter's Disease occurs more frequently in early adolescent males,
especially those who are athletically active.
Related Disorders
Symptoms of the following disorders can be similar to those of Osgood-
Schlatter's Disease:
Kienboeck Disease is an acquired bone disorder. Abnormalities of the
lunate bone in the wrist develop following an injury or inflammation.
Recurrent pain and stiffness occur in conjunction with thickening, swelling
and tenderness in the soft tissue overlying the lunate bone. The range of
motion in the wrist may become limited. (For more information on this
disorder, choose "Kienboeck" as your search term in the Rare Disease
Database.)
Legg-Calve-Perthes Syndrome is a rare disease affecting the hip joint.
Abnormalities in bone growth early in life may result in permanent deformity
of the hip joint several years later. (For more information on this
disorder, choose "Legg-Calve" as your search term in the Rare Disease
Database.)
Therapies: Standard
Treatment of Osgood-Schlatter's Disease consists of complete bed rest and
possibly immobilizing the affected leg with a cast. Surgery has been used in
some patients with Osgood-Schlatter's Disease. Other treatment is symptomatic
and supportive.
Therapies: Investigational
This disease entry is based upon medical information available through
December 1989. Since NORD's resources are limited, it is not possible to
keep every entry in the Rare Disease Database completely current and
accurate. Please check with the agencies listed in the Resources section for
the most current information about this disorder.
Resources
For more information on Osgood-Schlatter's Disease, please contact:
National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)
P.O. Box 8923
New Fairfield, CT 06812-1783
(203) 746-6518
The National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information
Clearinghouse
Box AMS
Bethesda, MD 20892
(301) 495-4484
Arthritis Foundation
1314 Spring St. NW
Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 872-7100
References
AVULSION FRACTURE OF THE TIBIAL TUBEROSITY IN LATE ADOLESCENCE. P.
Nimityongskul et al.; J TRAUMA (April 1988; issue 28 (4)). Pp. 505-509.
MANAGEMENT OF SPORTS INJURIES IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS. C. Stanitski.;
ORTHOP CLIN NORTH AM (October 1988; issue 19 (4)). Pp. 689-698.
TIBIAL SEQUESTRECTOMY IN THE MANAGEMENT OF OSGOOD-SCHLATTER DISEASE. I.
Trail; J PEDIATR ORTHOP (September-October 1988; issue 8 (5)). Pp. 554-557.
BILATERAL FRACTURES THROUGH "GIANT" PATELLAR TENDON OSSICLES: A LATE
SEQUELA OF OSGOOD-SCHLATTER DISEASE. R. Konsens, et al.; (August 1988; issue
17 (8)). Pp. 797-800.
THE SEQUELAE OF OSGOOD-SCHLATTER'S DISEASE IN ADULTS. J. Hogh, et al.;
INT ORTHOP (1988; issue 12 (3)). Pp. 213-215.