Insights into Knee Pain: Risk Factors and Management Strategies for Osgood-Schlatter Disease

Osgood-Schlatter Disease (OSD) commonly causes adolescent knee pain through repetitive quadriceps stress at the tibial tuberosity. This review underscores mechanical overload (e.g., tight quadriceps, hamstring inflexibility) and altered biomechanics as primary contributors. First-line management involves activity modification, flexibility training, and eccentric strengthening, while surgery is reserved for refractory cases with persistent ossicle formation. Early intervention focusing on tendon resilience and neuromuscular retraining can minimize long-term impact and improve functional outcomes.