Osgood-Schlatter disease in adulthood : a case report

Abstract

An athletic 29-year-old gentleman presented with severe pain over the proximal aspect of the anterior tibia. The onset of symptoms was during heavy aerobic exercise involving running and jumping, following a long period of inactivity. The patient had no further comorbidities, did not smoke or drink alcohol. The pain had lasted several months with no relief despite conservative treatment with rest, physiotherapy, and oral analgesia. Symptoms were relieved on starting external shockwave therapy. This case report describes the etiopathology, symptomatology, diagnosis, and treatment of Osgood-Schlatter disease, a rare condition in adulthood.