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Sinding-Larsen-Johansson (SLJ) Disease (Visit this link)

VCU Health System Pediatric Radiology Case of the Week
Disease Images, diagnosis, Treatment options
Pain, swelling, tenderness of inferior patellar pole at origin of the patellar tendon
Osteochondrosis involving the apex of the patella 10-14 years
Traction phenomenon - tendonitis proximal patellar tendon
Calcification and ossification on elongated inferior patellar pole
Natural duration of the disease is approximately 3 to 12 months

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Added: Wed Jul 11 2007

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