Risk factors for Osgood-Schlatter Disease
Childhood

Growing pains in childhood
Recommendations for Osgood-Schlatter Disease
Mineral



Vitamins

Vitamin E
400 I.U. bid of vitamin E along with selenium at 200mcg per day has proven beneficial against Osgood-Schlater disease. Vitamin E can be applied topically along with DMSO. This can also be used for growing pains in the legs, inside or around the shins. [Marz, p.186, 1997]

Key
![]() | Weak or unproven link |
![]() | May do some good |
![]() | Likely to help |
![]() | Highly recommended |