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Ultrasound Evaluation and Surgical Excision of a Fabella Causing Peroneal Neuropathy in a Track Athlete
Joint Authors
Dale, Kevin M.
Boggess, Samuel B.
Boggess, Blake
Moorman, Claude T.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-12-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
There are multiple causes of posterior knee pain and radicular symptoms.
A symptomatic fabella is a rare cause but should be considered in the differential diagnosis.
Purpose.
Physicians should consider a symptomatic fabella as a diagnosis when common treatments for posterior knee pain have not alleviated the symptoms.
Study Design.
Case report.
Methods.
Review of clinical documentations of an orthopedist, physiatrist, physical therapist, 2 primary care sports medicine physicians, and the surgical report of an orthopedist.
Results.
It took time and resources including several referrals and imaging modalities to make a final diagnosis.
Conclusion.
Symptomatic fabellae are an uncommon finding but should be considered in the differential diagnosis with an athlete with posterior knee pain.
Clinical Relevance.
Considerable time and resources were used to ultimately diagnose and treat a NCAA Division 1 athlete.
Surgical excision was required of a sesamoid bone that is present in 30% of individuals.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Dale, Kevin M.& Boggess, Samuel B.& Boggess, Blake& Moorman, Claude T.. 2018. Ultrasound Evaluation and Surgical Excision of a Fabella Causing Peroneal Neuropathy in a Track Athlete. Case Reports in Orthopedics،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1147143
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Dale, Kevin M.…[et al.]. Ultrasound Evaluation and Surgical Excision of a Fabella Causing Peroneal Neuropathy in a Track Athlete. Case Reports in Orthopedics No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1147143
American Medical Association (AMA)
Dale, Kevin M.& Boggess, Samuel B.& Boggess, Blake& Moorman, Claude T.. Ultrasound Evaluation and Surgical Excision of a Fabella Causing Peroneal Neuropathy in a Track Athlete. Case Reports in Orthopedics. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1147143
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1147143