What does calcification of the quadriceps tendon at the site of attachment to the superior patellar border mean?

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 2026 Open access

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Authors: Tripdatabase
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18211367
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Abstract

Calcification of the quadriceps tendon at the superior patellar border may be indicative of Sinding-Larsen-Johansson disease, reflecting stress-induced changes and inflammation in the region.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Tendon Structure and Treatment Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies Dermatological and Skeletal Disorders

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
11 January 2026