[OSGOOD-SCHLATTER DISEASE]

Osgood-Schlatter disease is a specific disorder related to osteochondropathies that affects young subjects and is localized in the tuberositas tibiae. The disease frequently develops after injuries including loading ones. It is apparent as gradual swelling of the knee joint(s) that becomes painful. Pain increases during walking, lower limb flexion an extension or stair climbing but may die down at rest. Diagnostics is based on the clinical picture. Radiodiagnostic methods my be helpful but their efficacy is inferior to that of clinical examination. Anti-inflammatory and chondroprotective therapy, immobilization of the affected joint, controlled exercises, and balneotherapy are indicated.