children s health issues
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Diagnosis of Osgood Schlatter Disease
A doctor's evaluation Sometimes x-rays Doctors base the diagnosis of Osgood-Schlatter disease on an examination and the child's symptoms. X-Rays of the knee may show the tibial tubercle has enlarged or has broken into fragments. However, x-rays are generally not needed unless the child has other symptoms, such as pain and swelling that extend beyond the knee or pain that is accompanied by redness and warmth. These symptoms suggest another disorder, such as an injury or joint inflammation. 