A doença de Osgood-Schlatter geralmente apresenta evolução autolimitada. Há um excelente prognóstico em mais de 90% dos casos com manejo não cirúrgico.[1]Gholve PA, Scher DM, Khakharia S, et al. Osgood Schlatter syndrome. Curr Opin Pediatr. 2007;19:44-50.
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Além disso, pode-se esperar alívio excelente dos sintomas após tratamento cirúrgico de casos refratários.[17]Ferciot CF. Surgical management of anterior tibial epiphysis. Clin Orthop. 1955;5:204-206.
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