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Is Surgery The Only Way To Get Cured By Osgood Schlatters Disease?
As a young girl I got osgood schattles diease very bad as to where I had a cast on my right knee first from theigh to ankle for 6 months then the other knee.Now at 55 the pain is so bad at times walking is even hard. All doctors say you are to young for knee surgery. What to do at this point. Farrell
Fri, 7 Feb 2014
hello have you been recommended any physical therapy? if not find a good one or a rehabilitation medicine specialist to recommend one. warm compresses to the affected area help as well as pain relievers
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