Sinding Larsen Johansson Syndrome, This is a juvenile Osteochondritis/or traction apophysitis at the inferior (bottom) pole of the patella.
It is an overuse knee injury in children between 7- 15 years of age.
In adolescents, the skeletal system is immature, a strong repetitive traction pull at the inferior pole of the patella where the patellar ligament attaches results in this condition. As a result, the knee extensor mechanism is disrupted. It is similar to Osgood-Schlatter syndrome. There is a higher incidence of inactive children during the adolescent growth spurt.
Sinding Larsen Johansson syndrome presents in growing boys and girls as:
Fortunately, the condition can be successfully managed with physiotherapy.
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