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Osteochondroses - Osgood-Schlatter Disease and Sever Disease
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Diagnosis & Tests
How is the disease diagnosed?
These conditions are diagnosed by the physical symptoms and signs in a very active child. In most cases, x-rays or blood tests are not necessary unless a child has unusual signs or symptoms. These may include fever, pain that is getting worse, pain at rest, or pain that awakens the child in the middle of the night.