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How can you mangage the pain caused by Osgood Schlatters disease?

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Use RICE:

R=Rest the knee from the painful activity.

I=Ice the affected area for 20 minutes, 3 times a day.

C=Compress the painful area with an elastic bandage.

E=Elevate the leg.

If these don't work, try various pain relievers such as aspirin or ibuprofen (some brand names: Advil, Motrin).

Doctors may also recommend braces or crutches. As a last resort, doctors recommend surgery.

I'm not a doctor, this is not medical advice, but merely information taken from familydoctor.org. I am not responsible for the results of following any of these recommendations.

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