Paediatric: Sinding-Larsen-Johansson disease: practice question

A Orthopaedics question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Orthopaedics · Paediatric: Sinding-Larsen-Johansson disease

Sample item

Which site is affected in Sinding-Larsen-Johansson disease?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Inferior pole of the patella

Sinding-Larsen-Johansson disease is traction apophysitis at the inferior pole of the patella where the patellar tendon originates, seen in active children aged 10 to 14. Treatment is rest and activity modification.

Option by option

  • A. Navicular

    The navicular is involved in Kohler disease.

  • B. Inferior pole of the patella (correct)

    Correct. The inferior patellar pole is involved.

  • C. Tibial tuberosity

    The tibial tuberosity is involved in Osgood-Schlatter disease.

  • D. Calcaneal apophysis

    The calcaneal apophysis is involved in Sever disease.

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What is the answer to this Orthopaedics question?

The best answer is B, Inferior pole of the patella. Sinding-Larsen-Johansson disease is traction apophysitis at the inferior pole of the patella where the patellar tendon originates, seen in active children aged 10 to 14.

Why is "Navicular" not the answer?

The navicular is involved in Kohler disease.

Why is "Tibial tuberosity" not the answer?

The tibial tuberosity is involved in Osgood-Schlatter disease.

Why is "Calcaneal apophysis" not the answer?

The calcaneal apophysis is involved in Sever disease.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Paediatric: Sinding-Larsen-Johansson disease in Orthopaedics. Treatment is rest and activity modification.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Paediatric: Sinding-Larsen-Johansson disease?

Pair each fracture with its classic complication and nerve injured. Then use the flashcards and the other Orthopaedics questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.