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What is Osgood-Schlatter disease?

Osgood-Schlatter disease is a condition that causes pain in the knees of children and adolescents. It often follows a growth spurt. It occurs because an overly tight patellar tendon pulls on part of the shinbone (tibia), damaging the bone.

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Author: Karen McCloskey BHSc
First answered: 23 Nov 2014
Last reviewed: 19 May 2018
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Category: Knee pain

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