What is Sinding Larsen Johansson syndrome?

What is Sinding Larsen Johansson syndrome?

Sinding Larsen Johansson syndrome is an inflammation of the bone at the bottom of the patella (kneecap), where the tendon from the shin bone (tibia) attaches. It is an overuse knee injury rather than a traumatic injury.

What are the treatment options for Sinding-Larsen-Johansson syndrome (SLJ)?

Although symptoms of Sinding-Larsen-Johansson syndrome may linger for months, few patients have poor outcomes with conservative treatment, and surgical intervention is generally not necessary. Corticosteroid injections are not recommended due to case reports of subcutaneous atrophy. Differential considerations include:

What is Sinding-Larsen-Johansson?

The growth plate is made up of cartilage cells, which are softer and more vulnerable to injury than mature bone. Sinding-Larsen-Johansson is most often seen in children between the ages of 10 and 15 and usually appears during a period of rapid growth.

What is Sinding-Larsen-Johansson bone disease?

In a child, the bones grow from areas called growth plates. The growth plate is made up of cartilage cells, which are softer and more vulnerable to injury than mature bone. Sinding-Larsen-Johansson is most often seen in children between the ages of 10 and 15 and usually appears during a period of rapid growth.