Prevalence and morphometry of the fabella in cadaveric and radiological studies: Is there a link to knee osteoarthritis?

This study provides the first morphometric data on fabella in Turkish cadavers and suggests no significant relationship between fabella presence and knee osteoarthritis. While fabella is a common anatomical variant, its clinical relevance in osteoarthritis remains inconclusive, warranting further investigation.

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PLoS ONE
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2026-01-05
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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0340399
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Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms
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This study provides the first morphometric data on fabella in Turkish cadavers and suggests no significant relationship between fabella presence and knee osteoarthritis. While fabella is a common anatomical variant, its clinical relevance in osteoarthritis remains inconclusive, warranting further investigation.

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