Osgood-Schlatter Disease Treatment in Hyderabad
Expert osgood-schlatter disease treatment in Hyderabad by Dr. B Harsha Vardhana Reddy at Yashoda Hospital. Painful bump below the knee in growing adolescents.
Overview
Osgood-Schlatter disease causes knee pain in growing adolescents, especially those active in sports. It affects the bump below the kneecap where the patellar tendon attaches. Dr. B Harsha Vardhana Reddy provides expert pediatric orthopedic care at Apollo Hospitals, Financial District, Hyderabad.
Common signs
Symptoms of Osgood-Schlatter Disease Treatment in Hyderabad
Pain below kneecap
At the tibial tubercle
Swelling at tibial tubercle
Visible bump may enlarge
Pain with activity
Running, jumping, kneeling
Pain with kneeling
Direct pressure on bump
Tight quadriceps
Common finding
Why it happens
Causes of Osgood-Schlatter Disease Treatment in Hyderabad
Growth spurt combined with athletic activity
Repetitive stress on tibial tubercle
Sports involving running and jumping
Ages 10-15 (during growth spurts)
More common in boys
How we diagnose
Diagnosis methods
Physical Examination
Tender, enlarged tibial tubercle
X-rays
May show fragmentation of tubercle
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Will my child outgrow Osgood-Schlatter?
Should my child stop sports?
Get expert care
Don't let Osgood-Schlatter Disease Treatment in Hyderabad slow you down.
Consult Dr. B Harsha Vardhana Reddy at Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad. Quick WhatsApp reply within 30 minutes.