knee: osgood-schlatter disease
osgood-schlatter disease is a knee problem that causes pain and swelling in the shin bone (tibia) just below the kneecap (patella). this is the spot where the patellar tendon attaches to a bony mound in the knee called the tibial tubercle.
the disease is caused by too much stress on the muscles and tendons that support the knee. repeated stress can cause the patellar tendon to pull away from the shin bone. this can cause pain and swelling.
current as of: july 17, 2023
author: healthwise staff
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