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Osgood-Schlatter disease

Alternative Names: Osteochondrosis Symptoms: Leg pain or knee pain: In one or both knees Worse with activity, especially running, jumping, or climbing Worse when pressure is applied to the area Tenderness below the knee, worse when pressure is applied Swelling of the bump on the front of the leg just below the kneecap Signs and tests: A doctor can make a diagnosis during a physical examination. A bone x-ray may be normal, may show soft tissue swelling, or may demonstrate fragmentation of the the tibial tubercle.

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