Osgood Schlatter’s Disease in Teaching Hospital Setting: A Case Series
Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research,
Page 25-33
Abstract
Background: Osgood Schlatter disease (Tibial Apophysitis) is a disease of the musculoskeletal system often observed during the bone growth phase in adolescents. It is an inflammation of the tibial tuberosity just below the knee where the patellar tendon attaches to the tibia.
Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the major presenting complains, affected knee and treatment offered to these patients.
Methods: This is retrospective study as data was extracted between December 2020 and January 2022 from the medical records and patients’ case folders on bio‑data, presenting complains, examinations carried out and diagnosis made. Presenting complains, affected knee, and treatment offered were the key variables observed. Only files of patients with complete medical records were included in this study. Descriptive statistical analysis was followed to determine frequencies and percentages.
Results: A total of 8 cases of OSD were extracted. Two cases (25%) were 14 years. We also had cases of 18 and 19 years of age included. About 62.5% of the children were females while 37.5% were males. Majority of these children presented with anterior knee pain (87.5%) while only one child presented with swelling at the knee (12.5%). 75% had OSD on left knee while only 12.5% had it on right and both knees. Most common treatment offered to this patients was lifestyle modifications and oral analgesics.
Conclusions: OSD is a very rare condition and should be considered by physicians in any adolescent with chronic knee pain.
Keywords:
- Adolescent
- knee pain
- Osgood Schlatter’s disease
- tibia apophysitis
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