Prognosis | Sinding-Larsen’s disease

Prognosis

The prognosis of Sinding-Larsen’s disease is very good if diagnosed early and therapy is initiated quickly. However, affected patients must avoid excessive stress on the tip of the kneecap even after treatment is complete.

Prevention

Sinding-Larsen’s disease is a classical disease that is caused by damage to the patella caused by overloading. For this reason, Sinding-Larsen’s disease can also be easily prevented in athletes by following various measures. Probably the most effective way of prevention is to perform various muscle stretching exercises before the sport.

In addition, especially people who participate in sports that are considered typical for the occurrence of Sinding-Larsen’s disease should warm up well before starting physical activity. Since this type of bone necrosis can be observed especially in people who have only recently started to exercise jumping sports, a slow increase in knee load is considered an effective preventive measure. Athletes with a tight training schedule should always allow sufficient time for regeneration outside of the units.

In this way, hardening of the thigh muscles and excessive strain on the tip of the kneecap can be prevented. Patients with known deformities of the ankle, knee or hip joints should have suitable sports insoles fitted by an orthopedic specialist. In addition, every athlete should take the first warning signs of the body seriously. In case of pain in the knees or hips, the activity level should be reduced immediately and a specialist should be consulted if necessary.