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2024, Vol. 6, Issue 1, Part C
Fabella fracture: An uncommon cause of posterolateral knee pain: Case report
Author(s): Pedro Alexandre Dias, Frederico Lage Oliveira, Pedro Castelhanito, José Padin and Rodrigo Goes
Abstract: The fabella is a sesamoid bone located at the femoral insertion of the gastrocnemius’ lateral head. Fractures of the fabella are rare and difficult lesions to diagnose and often missed on radiographic assessments. A 27-year-old male was presented to the emergency department with pain and swelling on the posterolateral face of the left knee. A displaced fracture of the fabella was identified on a lateral radiograph. Fabella related conditions, especially fractures, can be easily underdiagnosed and are a possible cause of severe pain in the posterior and posterolateral region of the knee.
DOI: 10.22271/27078345.2024.v6.i1c.204
Pages: 145-146 | Views: 357 | Downloads: 113
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Pedro Alexandre Dias, Frederico Lage Oliveira, Pedro Castelhanito, José Padin, Rodrigo Goes. Fabella fracture: An uncommon cause of posterolateral knee pain: Case report. Int J Case Rep Orthop 2024;6(1):145-146. DOI: 10.22271/27078345.2024.v6.i1c.204
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