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Can extra bone be present on one side of both legs?
Query: Hi doctor,I am an 18-year-old male. My brother and I seem to have an extra bone on one side of both legs. I had this from my childhood, but there is no unique pain in it. Recently, I found that other people do not have that extra bone. Here is the picture for your reference. May I know the reason fo... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The extra bone is a sesamoid bone called fabella or cyamella. These sesamoid bones are normal anatomical variants. They are nonfunctional in humans. They do not cause any symptoms unless there is a fracture or constant irritation of the region by external pressure c... Read Full »