Fat Pad - Hoffa Syndrome
Definition:
Hoffa syndrome is hypertrophy and inflammation of the infrapatellar fat pad secondary to impingement between the femoral condyles and tibial plateau during knee extension. This may also be due to direct trauma and overuse or irritation from posterior tilt of inferior pole of patella. Subjective:
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References:
- Subhawong, T. K. E., J.; Carrino, J.A.; Chhabra, A. (2010). "Superolateral Hoffa's fat pad edema: association with patellofemoral maltracking and impingement." AJR Am J Roentgenol. 195(6): 1367-1373.
- Dutton M. Orthopaedic Examination, Evaluation, & Intervention. 2nd ed. New York: Mc Graw Hill; 2008.
- Dragoo, J. L; Johnson, C.; McConnell, J. (2012). "Evaluation and treatment of disorders of the infrapatellar fat pad." Sports Med. 42(1): 51-67.
- Image taken from: mendmyknee.com