"Joe" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:<[email hidden]>...
Quoted message said:Hello all,
I've been running for a little over 1 1/2 years. I have
noticed some sensitivity and pain after all of my runs at
the very top of my shin bone, just below the knee. I don't
believe it to be runner's knee, because the pain isn't
actually in or on the knee but rather directly on the
"bump" just below the knee (the very top of the shin). It
is very sore after runs. I typically run around 35-40 mpw,
usually around 6 - 7 miles 4 or 5 times during the week
and a long run on the weekend. Any advice would be greatly
appreciated.
Joe
Hi,
Check this out. I'm being treated for patellar tendonitis
and my pt suspects I have this. I have a pretty knobby knee
and the top of the
Heal fast, Andy
Osgood-Schlatter Disease What Are the Causes of Osgood-
Schlatter Disease?
Osgood-Schlatter disease is caused by repetitive stress or
tension on a part of the growth area of the upper tibia (the
apophysis). It is characterized by inflammation of the
patellar tendon and surrounding soft tissues at the point
where the tendon attaches to the tibia. The disease may also
be associated with an avulsion injury, in which the tendon
is stretched so much that it tears away from the tibia and
takes a fragment of bone with it. The disease most commonly
affects active young people, particularly boys between the
ages of 10 and 15, who play games or sports that include
frequent running and jumping.
What Are the Symptoms of Osgood-Schlatter Disease? How Is It
Diagnosed?
People with this disease experience pain just below the knee
joint that usually worsens with activity and is relieved by
rest. A bony bump that is particularly painful when pressed
may appear on the upper edge of the tibia (below the knee
cap). Usually, motion of the knee is not affected. Pain may
last a few months and may recur until a child's growth is
completed.
Osgood Schlatter disease is most often diagnosed by the
symptoms. An x ray may be normal, or show an avulsion
injury, or, more typically, show that the apophysis is in
fragments.
How Is Osgood-Schlatter Disease Treated?
Usually, the disease disappears without treatment. Applying
ice to the knee when pain first begins helps relieve
inflammation and is sometimes used along with stretching and
strengthening exercises. The doctor may advise the patient
to limit participation in vigorous sports. Children who wish
to continue participating in moderate or less stressful
sports may need to wear knee pads for protection and apply
ice to the knee after activity. If a great deal of pain is
felt during sports activities, participation may be limited
until any remaining discomfort is tolerable.
