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Youth sports injury
What can cause pain over the tibial tubercle after sport in an adolescent?
Author: Dr. Jiwu Chen
Doctor’s answer
Osgood-Schlatter disease is a possible cause and is common during rapid growth in adolescents who do frequent running and jumping. It is usually managed by adjusting activity and improving flexibility and strength.
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