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Question:
I had knee pain as a child and was told it was Osgood-Schlatter disease, and that it would go away. It did, for years. Now at age 31, it has returned. I have a lot of pain while running and sometimes climbing stairs. I went to physical therapy but it didn't really help. Any suggestions?
| Dr. Farr |
Dr. Farr is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in knee and sports medicine. He serves on the board of the Orthopedic Research Foundation and is medical director of www.cartilagerestoration.org and www.myknee.md, where emphasis is on exploring new ways to treat damaged cartilage. Dr. Farr is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), the American Orthopedic Society of Sports Medicine (AOSSM) and the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA).
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Answer:
Pain in front of the knee has many causes. You imply that the pain is at the same spot--the tibial tubercle. If this is the case, then the problem may be related to a small piece of bone in the tendon near the tubercle insertion--a residual of the OS. This is usually visible on an x-ray. There are many other causes of pain in this area and they can be evaluated by your knee surgeon at the same office visit.
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