Can you feel your tibial tuberosity?

Clinical Presentation. Pain and swelling are the primary symptoms felt in the lower aspect of the knee, around the patellar attachment to the tibial tuberosity (Figure ​1) [7-8]. The pain is usually exacerbated by physical activities like running, jumping, and climbing stairs.

What age group is most likely to suffer from Osgood Schlatter syndrome?

Athletic young people are most commonly affected by Osgood-Schlatter disease—particularly boys between the ages of 10 and 15 who play games or sports that include frequent running and jumping.

Is Osgood Schlatter a sign of growth?

Osgood-Schlatter disease happens during the growth spurt of puberty. During a child’s growth spurt, the bones, muscles, and tendons grow at different rates. In OSD, the tendon that connects the shinbone to the kneecap pulls on the growth plate at the top of the shinbone.

What is tibia tubercle?

The tibial tubercle is a bony bump on the upper part of the shin where the patellar tendon attaches the quadriceps muscles (or quads) to the leg. A tibial tubercle fracture is a break or crack at this location, which usually occurs as a result of the patellar tendon pulling off a piece of the bone.

Why does the tibial tubercle hurt?

A bump can form at the tibial tuberosity because the separated growth plates keep growing and expanding. The area between the bone fragments fills in with new tissue, either cartilage or bone. The new tissue causes the tibial tuberosity to become enlarged and painful.

Where is the tibial tubercle?

How do you treat tibial tubercle pain?

Use of a knee strap can help some individuals minimize symptoms, by altering the forces around the tibial tubercle. Stretching exercises (especially of the quadriceps and hamstrings) may be needed if there is tightness of the muscles or of the legs.

Can Osgood Schlatter be removed?

The Osgood Schlatter disease surgery is typically only done in adults, as the disease usually resolves itself in children and surgery could damage the growth plate area. The surgery removes the bone fragments that are causing the irritation of the tendon.

How do you treat a tibial tubercle?

Medical therapy for a tibial tubercle (tuberosity) fracture typically involves analgesia for pain control and thromboprophylaxis. The patient’s discomfort can be controlled with acetaminophen and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). If the pain continues, a narcotic analgesic can be added.