Osgood Schlatters
Hello, I was diagnosed when I was 12 with OS and was told that it would go away in time (after I had finished growing).
However, I am now 36 and I continue to have the same symptoms now that I had then.
I have just recently started running and playing racquetball on a regular basis when my “relapse” occurred.
I am in the military and will be seeing my doctor tomorrow regarding this problem but I was wondering your take on this.
Is it still possible that I could be, at my age, still having OS related problems? Thanks.
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May PT
Unfortunately it can get aggrevated even into our old age LOL…a Dr. friend of mine has the same issue and he had his kinesio taped and he swears by it. Find a PT that is kinesio tape certified. Also, quad stretches help… I found the following info on a sight which I thought may be helpfulEmergency Department Care Once the diagnosis is made and other pathologies are ruled out, the patient may be discharged with primary care or orthopedic referral. Therapy is conservative.Initial treatment includes the application of ice for 20 minutes every 2-4 hours.Analgesics and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) may be given for pain relief and reduction of local inflammation.Inform the patient to avoid pain-producing activities (eg, sports that involve excess amounts of jumping).Use of a knee immobilizer for a few days may improve compliance, especially in more severe cases. Pads or braces also can be used for support.Once the acute symptoms have abated, quadriceps-stretching exercises, including hip extension for a complete stretch of the extensor mechanism, may be performed to reduce tension on the tibial tubercle. Stretching exercises for the hamstrings, which are commonly tight, may also be performed.Consultations: Refractory cases unresponsive to conservative treatment should be referred to an orthopedist for possible surgical intervention. However, surgery is rarely needed.