Inflammation in the upper part of the shin bone that connects to the tendons around the kneecap. It is most common in active adolescents. Symptoms include pain, swelling, and tenderness in the shin, just below the knee. There may also be pain above the knee. Pain worsens during activity, especially running, bicycling, and stair climbing.
A form of osteochondrosis involving the tibial tubercle the growing point of the tibia. It occurs around puberty, mainly in boys, with painful swelling over the tibial tubercle, worse during and after exercise. A limp with increasing limitation of movement of the knee-joint develops. The disease usually clears up without treatment. If pain is troublesome, physiotherapy or immobilization of the knee-joint in a plaster cast for up to eight weeks may be necessary.
Inflammation of the insertion of the patellar tendon below the knee cap. This condition is a common cause of anterior knee pain in active adolescents.
Painful swelling and sensitivity of the tibial tuberosity, the bony prominence on the shin just beneath the knee. This condition is most prevalent in boys aged 10 to 14. It can arise from excessive, repetitive strain on the quadriceps muscle at the front of the thigh due to repetitive exercise. Typically, there’s discomfort both above and below the knee, particularly during strenuous activities, and the tibial tuberosity is sensitive to touch. The ailment often resolves without intervention if sports activity is limited; intense pain might necessitate physiotherapy or immobilization with a cast.