Osgood-Schlatter disease bandage

General

Since the cause of the Osgood-Schlatter disease in a Insufficient ossification of the insertion of the patellar tendon at the Shin overload and irritation occurs in this area. Bandages can be used to prevent this permanent overloading of the incorrectly placed structures and the resulting inflammation.

These support the stability of the knee joint and, in some cases, also relax the muscles of the thigh. This allows you to reduce some of the force exerted on the tendon attachment by the relaxed muscles. The remaining force is also deflected or cushioned and the knee is stabilized as a whole. In particular, the patellar ligament, i.e. the ligament that connects the kneecap directly to the attachment point on the shin, should be additionally reinforced.
This relief is especially important in order to maintain a normal level of exercise. Since the disease affects young people in particular, at least moderate exercise can be made possible so as not to endanger the normal development of muscles and the cardiovascular system.

However, the use of a bandage alone is often not enough. Then in addition physical therapy be carried out with targeted strength exercises to further strengthen the knee muscularly. In general, you should not forget to follow the accompanying measures despite a bandage. So can a Avoidance of overload and obesityhave a strong influence on the success of the treatment of the bandage. Even if the bandage provides additional support for the knee: Sports that involve particularly heavy strain on the knee should be avoided.

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Bandage types

As a bandage e.g. elastic knee supports for use. These mainly support the patella, so the kneecap. Since the tendons of the thigh muscles are transferred via the patella, the muscle attachment on the shin is also relieved. But there is also one Relaxation of the thigh muscles. These bandages usually consist of a knitted, compressing material and are pulled over the knee joint like a stocking. In addition, there is a e.g. annular reinforcement or a Silicone insertthat additionally fixes the kneecap itself. Often the whole thing is still with the side sewn-in metal rods stabilized. The bandage thus takes on part of the ligament and tendon function that the knee can no longer maintain on its own.

These bandages offer a relatively comprehensive hold and only slip minimally during exercise. The closed system, however, in connection with the plastic of the elastic material, can be used for longer periods of time unpleasant be.

With all types of bandages, care should be taken to measure the bandage precisely. One-off products without appropriate size adjustment are not recommended, because a bandage that is too loose cannot exert its supporting effect at all, or even in the wrong place. As an alternative there is also the so-called Knee band on the market. This is simply pulled in a ring around the lower part of the knee and thus supports the tendon attachment rather from below. However, the additional effect of the muscular relief does not apply. However, only a small part of the skin is covered by the bandage, which means the Increase wearing comfort can.

In recent years the so-called Kinesio tape established. Instead of the bandage, the supporting function is achieved by means of elastic tapes stuck to the skin. These tapes are often more comfortable to wear, but they also have to be regularly and professionally re-glued. So you are in the everyday use probably rather impractical. However, they offer good protection against slipping and can be attached very individually and anatomically precisely.

Read more about the topic here: Kinesio tape

Duration of treatment

Wearing the bandages can become over a few years drag on. The duration of treatment varies depending on the severity of the problems. One treatment is usually sufficient for about 2 years. When they reach adulthood, the problem usually disappears. Whether the bandage is to be worn only during exertion or all day depends on the individual severity. As a rule, the bandage should be worn all day during the phases in which pain occurs. In the pain-free phases, bandaging is usually sufficient during exercise to avoid new irritations. For the treatment to be successful, however, sufficient rest in the intermediate phases is always necessary.