Osgood-Schlatter disease

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Leg pain (Osgood-Schlatter)

Lower leg muscles

Osteochondrosis

Treatment starts with rest, ice, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen. In many cases, the condition will get better using these methods.

In the rare case where symptoms do not go away, a cast or brace may be used to support the leg until it heals. This typically takes 6 - 8 weeks. Crutches may be used for walking to keep weight off the painful leg.

Rarely, surgery may be needed.

Most cases get better on their own after a few weeks or months. Most cases eventually go away once the child finished growing.

Adolescents should be allowed to play sports if the activity can be does not cause discomfort. However, the condition will get better faster if such activity is kept to a minimum.

Chronic pain is the most significant complication.

Call your health care provider if your child has knee or leg pain, or if pain does not get better with treatment.

Review Date: 12/04/2006
Reviewed By: Thomas N. Joseph, MD, Private Practice specializing in Orthopaedics, subspecialty Foot and Ankle, Camden Bone & Joint, Camden, SC. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.