Kids Osgood Schlatter Knee Brace | Child Patella Tendon Strap & Youth Sports Band for Running, Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball

Kids Knee Brace for Osgood Schlatter Disease One of the many unpleasant and uncomfortable things children can experience during puberty is the formation of a painful bony bump below their kneecap due to a growth spurt. This is especially prevalent among athletic boys and girls that participate in activities or youth sports that involve running, jumping, and bending, such as track, soccer, basketball, volleyball, and ballet. What is Osgood Schlatter Disease? During a growth spurt, a child's thigh muscles (quadriceps) pull on the patellar tendon, which connects the kneecap to the growth plate at the top part of the shinbone (tibia). This repeated tension and irritation can cause the tendon to pull away from the shinbone, resulting in pain, swelling, inflammation, and occasionally the formation of a bony lump under the patella. When this occurs, it is known as Osgood Schlatter disease. Most Common Osgood Schlatter Disease Symptoms: Knee or leg pain Swelling, tenderness, or increased wa