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The Sinding Larsen Johansson Syndrome (SLJ) is an osteochondroses and traction epiphysitis affecting the extensor mechanism of the knee. SLJ occurs at the inferior pole of the patella, at the superior attachment of the patella tendon. The tenderness of the inferior pole of the patella is usually accompanied by roentgen graphic evidence of splintering of that pole. Most patients with SLJ also show a calcification at the inferior pole of the patella. < | The Sinding Larsen Johansson Syndrome (SLJ) is an osteochondroses and traction epiphysitis affecting the extensor mechanism of the knee. SLJ occurs at the inferior pole of the patella, at the superior attachment of the patella tendon. The tenderness of the inferior pole of the patella is usually accompanied by roentgen graphic evidence of splintering of that pole. Most patients with SLJ also show a calcification at the inferior pole of the patella.<ref name="1">Medlar, R.C., et al., 'Sinding-Larsen Johansson Disease. Its Etiology and Natural History', Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, 1978, vol. 60, no. 8, p. 1113-1116. (Level of Evidence 1B)</ref> | ||
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The Sinding Larsen Johansson Syndrome (SLJ) is an osteochondroses and traction epiphysitis affecting the extensor mechanism of the knee. SLJ occurs at the inferior pole of the patella, at the superior attachment of the patella tendon. The tenderness of the inferior pole of the patella is usually accompanied by roentgen graphic evidence of splintering of that pole. Most patients with SLJ also show a calcification at the inferior pole of the patella.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name cannot be a simple integer. Use a descriptive title
