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Osteochondropathy Shlyatter
Last reviewed: 18.10.2021
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Aseptic destruction of tuberosity and the nucleus of the tibia is Schlätter's osteochondropathy. The disease occurs on the background of long-term injury to the musculoskeletal system during the period of intensive growth of the skeleton. Patients of adolescence, mostly male, face this pathology due to increased physical exertion.
Causes of the osteochondropathy
The tibia is a tubular bone, its cartilage growth zones are located near the epiphyses. In children and adolescents, because of the age characteristics of the cartilage structure, these zones are not strong, therefore they are vulnerable to injuries and excessive loads. The tendon is attached to the cartilaginous growth area - the quadriceps muscle of the thigh. It is reduced in any movements with the involvement of the legs.
Increased activity can cause tendon strain and damage to the tibial cartilage. This leads to inflammation and swelling of the tendon attachment area. Gradually, the body closes the defect with bone tissue, the excess of which is manifested by the formation of a bone cone. That is, the main cause of the degenerative-dystrophic process in the bones is injuries that are most often caused by professional sports.
[Symptoms of the osteochondropathy
Symptoms of the disease:
- Pain in the lower part of the knee joint.
- Swelling in the tibial tuberosity.
- Tension of the thigh muscles.
- Soreness along the tendon.
- Formation of bone bumps under the patella.
The intensity of pain depends on the degree of cartilage damage and the threshold of pain sensitivity. The above symptoms can persist from several weeks to months.
Treatment of the osteochondropathy
The treatment consists of a complex of conservative methods: rest, the most gentle motor regimen, physical therapy and physiotherapy. Also carried out medication, which includes anti-inflammatory drugs, analgesics, multivitamin complexes.