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Osgood-Schlatter disease

Alternative Names: Osteochondrosis Prevention: The small injuries that may cause this disorder are usually unnoticed, so prevention may not be possible. Regular stretching, both before and after exercise and athletics, will help prevent this and other overuse injuries. Avoiding overuse -- for example, excessive running such as training for a marathon -- may be helpful.

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