Knee Pain (Osgood-Schlatter Disease)

Osgood-Schlatter disease is a common condition suffered by active children between the ages of 11 and 15.  It is often passed off simply as growing pains.  Whilst the condition is associated with growth, it is very much a real ailment that requires careful management and treatment. 

Pain occurs as a result of the large thigh (or quadriceps) muscles attaching, and constantly pulling, at the top of the shin (or tibia) bone, where there is an active growth plate.  Unfortunately, the more active your child is the more likely Osgood-Schlatter disease is to develop.

In the worst cases complete rest is required to prevent ongoing trauma to the growth plate.  Footsmart Podiatry focuses on providing careful management, of which most is performed at home, to ensure your child can continue their active youth.