Functional and structural features of fabella
Abstract
Objective. Conduct an analysis of literary data on the structural and functional features of the fabella. To study the shape, size and frequency of occurrence of the sesamoid bone in the population of the Republic of Belarus, depending on age and gender, to establish morphometric indicators of the fabella.
Materials and methods. The material for this study was data obtained from the study of ultrasound and radiographs in lateral projections of the knee joints in 224 patients aged 27 to 86 years.
Results. The study found that fabella occurs in 22,7 % of cases, with approximately the same frequency in men (51 %) and women (49 %). Unilateral location was more common on the left in 59 % of cases, on the right was observed in 41 % of cases. Bilateral position was noted in 4 % of cases.
The practical significance of the work is due to the fact that the fabella can be involved in various pathological conditions, such as fabella syndrome, chondromalacia, compression of the peroneal nerve, dislocation, and fabella fracture. The obtained data on the structural features of the osteoarticular and capsular-ligamentous apparatus of the knee joint play an important role in the doctor establishing the correct diagnosis and choosing the optimal tactics for further treatment of diagnosed diseases of the anatomical region being studied.
About the Authors
A. V. Kubeko
Белорусский государственный медицинский университет
Belarus
Belarus
L. A. Davydova
Белорусский государственный медицинский университет
Belarus
Belarus
A. P. Bespalchuk
Белорусский государственный медицинский университет
Belarus
Belarus
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Kubeko A.V., Davydova L.A., Bespalchuk A.P. Functional and structural features of fabella. Healthcare. 2024;(4):38-45. (In Russ.)
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