Fabella Syndrome: Anatomy, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Outcomes

The fabella is a rare sesamoid bone found within the posterior aspect of the knee joint. Patients can suffer from fabella syndrome which is characterized as pain with extension of the knee, ultimately limiting motion and causing a clicking or catching sensation. There is debate in the literature reg...

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Veröffentlicht in:Anatomia 2024-10, Vol.3 (4), p.227-233
Hauptverfasser: Nolan, Mason, Marting, Ethan, Applegate, James, Wood, Conor, Willard, Sarah, Turnow, Morgan, Taylor, Benjamin C.
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Zusammenfassung:The fabella is a rare sesamoid bone found within the posterior aspect of the knee joint. Patients can suffer from fabella syndrome which is characterized as pain with extension of the knee, ultimately limiting motion and causing a clicking or catching sensation. There is debate in the literature regarding operative excision versus nonoperative management for patients with fabella syndrome. This review seeks to provide a comprehensive overview of fabella anatomy and fabella syndrome presentation, diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes.
ISSN:2813-0545
2813-0545
DOI:10.3390/anatomia3040019