Ces radiol. 2014, 68(1):57-60

Diagnosis of Sinding-Larsen-Johansson syndrome using magnetic resonance imagingCase report

Boris Pauček
Pracoviště magnetické rezonance Medihope VN, Olomouc

Sinding-Larsen-Johansson syndrome is a complex of changes in the enthesopathy of the cranial insertion of the patellar ligament to the patella apex with manifestations of patella osteochondrosis accompanied by pains in the ventral compartment of the knee joint. SLJ syndrome is usually diagnosed in young athletes, mostly aged from 10 to 14. Case study highlights the importance of establishing an early diagnosis of SLJ syndrome by magnetic resonance imaging and the commencement of an adequate therapy for an active young footballer. SJL syndrome is a rare but important diagnosis to determine the cause of patellofemoral pain in young patients.

Keywords: enthesopathy, ligamentum patellae, magnetic resonance imaging, patellofemoral pain

Accepted: December 18, 2013; Published: March 1, 2014  Show citation

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Pauček B. Diagnosis of Sinding-Larsen-Johansson syndrome using magnetic resonance imaging. Ces radiol. 2014;68(1):57-60.
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