The Prevalence of Fabella and Its Association With Osteoarthritic Severity of Knee in Saudi Arabia: A Multicenter Study

The fabella exhibits variable prevalence across populations and is associated with musculoskeletal disorders. Limited research exists on fabella-related studies, particularly in Saudi Arabia, necessitating further investigation to understand its prevalence and association with knee osteoarthritis (O...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2024-07, Vol.16 (7), p.e65784
Main Authors: Al Mudayris, Lina A, Alghamdi, Abdullah H, Albunyan, Sara, Almulhim, Abdulmohsen K, Alsaleem, Mohammad, Abuljadail, Salahulddin
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Age groups
Arthritis
Females
Fractures
Gender
Knee
Ligaments
Males
Orthopedics
Osteoarthritis
Sociodemographics
Statistical analysis
Variables
X-rays
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Summary:The fabella exhibits variable prevalence across populations and is associated with musculoskeletal disorders. Limited research exists on fabella-related studies, particularly in Saudi Arabia, necessitating further investigation to understand its prevalence and association with knee osteoarthritis (OA). A retrospective multicenter study was conducted in AlAhsa, Saudi Arabia, reviewing knee X-rays of patients diagnosed with knee OA. Statistical analysis assessed potential associations between fabella presence, demographic factors, and OA severity using the Kellgren-Lawrence classification. Among 348 participants, 96 (27.6%) exhibited fabella presence, with 38 (39.6%) of them showing fabellar degenerative changes. No significant associations were found between fabella presence and gender, age, knee side, or OA severity, except for a marginal trend in age groups. However, there was an increasing trend in fabellar degeneration with advancing OA grades. Our study emphasizes the importance of investigating fabella prevalence and its associations with knee OA in diverse populations. While no significant correlations were found in this cohort, the findings prompt further exploration, emphasizing the need for multicenter studies to enhance understanding and clinical management of fabella-related conditions in knee OA.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.65784