Abstract
Osgood Schlatter disease is the inflammation of the tibial tubercle, right below the patella. It is prevalent in athletic adolescents experiencing growth plate maturation due to puberty. This case study highlights the main causes and symptoms of Osgood Schlatter disease (OSD) and relates them to a case about a 10-year-old girl who runs daily and is going through puberty. The authors also discuss recent research regarding OSD, which suggests that OSD will typically conclude after the child stops growing. Surgery is only needed in extreme cases where the growth or inflammation at the tibia continues to push onto the shinbone, even after puberty.
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