Traumatic fracture of Kager’s fat pad: a case report

Our case details the importance of considering pathology of the Kager's fat pad when investigating posterior ankle pain. Further, it shows the utility of MSK US for the identification of this type of injury, especially in the setting of monetary constraints of patients.

Authors

Anna Giardini (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2845-347X)
V Horn
Margaret M. Hurley (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-8264-4417)
E. H. Andrews

Institutions

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (US)

Publication Details

Journal: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Published: 2025-11-22
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-025-09336-x
Primary Topic: Bone fractures and treatments
Type: article
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Traumatic fracture of Kager’s fat pad: a case report

Anna Giardini, V Horn, Margaret M. Hurley, E. H. Andrews

Nov 22, 2025

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

Bone fractures and treatments

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Traumatic fracture of Kager’s fat pad: a case report

Anna Giardini, V Horn, Margaret M. Hurley, E. H. Andrews

November 22, 2025article en

Abstract

BMC Musculoskeletal DisordersVol. 26(1)

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (US)

Openalex Percentile: Top 53%

Bone fractures and treatments

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