Fabella sign
Fabella sign
Fabella sign (pronunciation: /fəˈbɛlə/ sign) is a clinical sign in medicine that is used to diagnose certain orthopedic conditions.
Etymology
The term "Fabella" is derived from the Latin word "fabella", meaning "little bean". This is in reference to the small sesamoid bone, the fabella, which is sometimes present behind the knee joint. The "sign" in "Fabella sign" refers to a clinical indication or symptom that is used to diagnose a medical condition.
Definition
The Fabella sign is a clinical sign that is positive when there is pain or discomfort in the region of the fabella. This can be elicited by direct pressure over the fabella or by extending the knee joint. The presence of a positive Fabella sign can indicate fabella syndrome, a condition characterized by pain in the posterolateral aspect of the knee due to the presence of a fabella.
Related Terms
- Fabella syndrome: A condition characterized by pain in the posterolateral aspect of the knee due to the presence of a fabella.
- Sesamoid bone: A type of bone that is embedded within a tendon or a muscle. The fabella is a type of sesamoid bone.
- Orthopedics: The branch of medicine dealing with the correction of deformities of bones or muscles. This includes conditions like fabella syndrome.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Fabella sign
- Wikipedia's article - Fabella sign
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