Osgood-Schlatter disease
By: Ryan SchlichTe
Media Influences
One media influence could be pro tennis player Rafael Nadal, who suffers from this disease but continues to play at a high level. Another could be Alex Goettl who is in our grade and also suffers from this. I witness his pain in person when he plays sports and etc.
Interpersonal Communication
Someone who you could talk to is a local doctor. When talking to them you could ask to get braces such as the one shown. Or if they think the symptoms will go away soon. Another group you could talk to more specifically would be the the OFC. Who would probably be more of a help. There you could talk about different treatments.
Immediate Risk Factors
Painful swelling of the bump on the upper part of the shinbone under the knee. The person may have leg pain or knee pain, which gets worse with running, jumping, and climbing stairs. The small injuries that may cause this disorder are usually unnoticed, so prevention may not be possible. Distance runners are at risk for this disease.
Long Term Risk Factors
Rarely, surgery may be needed.
Call your health care provider if your child has knee or leg pain, or if pain does not get better with treatment.
Symptoms that worsen with activity may require rest for several months, followed by a conditioning program.
Advances
Osgood-Schlatter disease will almost always goes away on its own once the child stops growing.
Treatments include: Rest and decreasing activity when your child has symptoms Putting ice over the painful area two to four times a day, and after activities Ibuprofen or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), or acetaminophen (Tylenol). Adolescents should be allowed to play sports if the activity does not cause too much discomfort. However, symptoms will improve faster if activity is kept to a minimum. Sometimes, a child will need to take a break from most or all sports for 2 or more months.
Osgood-Schlatters disease
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