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Sinding-Larsen-Johansson disease

Case contributed by Roberto Schubert
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Physically active girl with knee pain.

Patient Data

Age: 13 years
Gender: Female

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

Traction apophysitis of the patellar apex (inferior pole) with marrow edema.

Case Discussion

Self-limiting traction apophysitis of the patellar apex.

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