n. inflammation of an unfused *apophysis resulting from excessive traction from a large tendon attachment. It most commonly occurs around the knee (see Osgood-Schlatter disease) and the heel (see Sever’s disease). See also osteochondritis.
inflammation and swelling at the site of insertion of the patellar tendon at the tibial tuberosity, just below the knee (see apophysitis), resulting in a prominent painful lump. It occurs in adolescence, as a result of excessive physical activity, and most cases resolve with time and rest. [R. B. Osgood (1873–1956), US orthopaedist; C. Schlatter (1864–1934), Swiss surgeon]... osgood–schlatter disease
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