Fracture of the Fabella: A Rare Injury in Knee Trauma. (20th November 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Barreto, Andre Rodrigues Façanha; Chagas-Neto, Francisco Abaete; Crema, Michel Daoud; Lorenzato, Mario Muller; Kobayashi, Mariana Tiemi Teixeira; Monteiro, Carlos Ribeiro; Nogueira-Barbosa, Marcello Henrique
• Other Names: Bölke E. Academic Editor.; Chakera T. Academic Editor.; Kapsalaki E. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in radiology. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2012-11-20
• Subjects: Radiology -- Periodicals; Radiology -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Medical radiology -- Periodicals; Radiology; Radiology; Medical radiology; Periodicals; Electronic journals; Case studies; Periodicals; 616.0757
• DOI: 10.1155/2012/390150
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6862

Abstract

Abstract : We present a case of a 21-year-old woman sustaining a traumatic [fabellar] fracture following a motor vehicle accident. The fabellar fracture was confirmed on plain films, which prompted further evaluation of the knee with ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging to evaluate other possible associated injuries. Fracture of the fabella is a rare condition. Clinically, patients present with posterolateral knee pain, edema, and limited knee extension. Occasionally these symptoms may be very subtle, delaying the correct diagnosis and patient management.