Prognosis
The disease almost always heals without consequences, at the latest when growth is complete.
Osgood-Schlatter disease and soccer
Osgood-Schlatter disease occurs very frequently in children and adolescents. In this group, in turn, a particularly large number of children are affected who play soccer often and extensively. The particular strain on the knee during soccer, especially the frequent braking and accelerating during ball contact, thus have a negative influence on the disease.
However, it is not necessary for the course and later healing of the disease to prohibit all sports, regardless of the disadvantages this would have for further development and health. Even with Osgood-Schlatter’s disease, it is in principle possible to continue to play sports and, under certain circumstances, to play soccer, although it must be clearly stated that other sports with less abrupt changes of direction would be better. In this respect, however, one should try to reduce the level of stress in any case.
Consistent application of painkillers and other treatments for Osgood Schlatter’s disease, and possibly wearing a bandage during particularly strenuous training sessions, also make it possible to continue with the sport. However, if severe pain occurs during each training session and the clinical picture deteriorates overall as a result of the training, you should consider switching to another sport that is easier on the joints, such as swimming.
