Predisposing factors for Hoffa’s fat pad syndrome: a systematic review [PDF]
Background Hoffa’s fat pad syndrome has been defined as impingement of Hoffa’s fat pad, leading to oedema and fibrosis. The primary aim of this systematic review was to identify morphological differences in Hoffa’s fat pad between patients with and ...
Diego Agustín Abelleyra Lastoria +2 more
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The Corpus Adiposum Infrapatellare (Hoffa’s Fat Pad)—The Role of the Infrapatellar Fat Pad in Osteoarthritis Pathogenesis [PDF]
In recent years, the infrapatellar fat pad (IFP) has gained increasing research interest. The contribution of the IFP to the development and progression of knee osteoarthritis (OA) through extensive interactions with the synovium, articular cartilage ...
Sebastian Braun +7 more
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Giant Cell Tumor of Hoffa’s Fat Pad: A Case Report [PDF]
Tenosynovial giant cell tumor (GCT) is a rare, benign disorder involving the joint’s synovial lining, tendon sheath or bursa. It can be classified as localized or diffuse based on its pattern and behavior. Localized form is extremely rare in knee joint.
Rupesh Kumar Vaidya +2 more
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Cavernous Hemangioma of Hoffa’s Fat Pad: A Rare Case Presentation [PDF]
Introduction: Cavernous hemangiomas are benign vascular malformations composed of dilated, blood-filled channels, commonly occurring in cutaneous or subcutaneous tissues of the head, neck, or trunk. Their occurrence in the knee joint, particularly within
Shashanka Reddy +2 more
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Chronic Infrapatellar Fat Pad Fibrosis: Hoffa’s Disease, a Commonly Unrecognized Source of Anterior Knee Pain – A Report of Two Cases [PDF]
Fibrosis of the infrapatellar fat pad (Hoffa’s disease) is a frequently missed cause of anterior knee pain in young, active individuals. A diagnostic test that involves injection of the infrapatellar fat pad with local anesthetic and subsequent stress ...
Brendan Swift, Frank Noyes
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Patella Alta on X-Ray and MRI: Diagnostic Agreement and Clinical Correlations [PDF]
Background/Objectives: Patella alta contributes to patellofemoral (PF) maltracking and anterior knee pain, but the agreement of patellar-height indices across imaging modalities and their clinical relevance remain uncertain.
Faten Abdulrahman Almohideb +5 more
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Ultrasound-Guided Hoffa’s Fat Pad and Hyaluronic Acid Injections for Persistent Patellofemoral Pain in Adolescent Athletes [PDF]
Background: Patellofemoral pain is a common cause of pediatric knee pain. Most cases improve with activity modification, physical therapy, orthotics, taping/bracing, or medications.
Jason Schon MD +4 more
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Comparison of the effectiveness of intra-infrapatellar fat pad and intra-articular glucocorticoid injection in knee osteoarthritis patients with Hoffa’s synovitis: protocol for a multicentre randomised controlled trial [PDF]
Introduction The infrapatellar fat pad and synovium are the sites of immune cell infiltration and the origin of proinflammation. Studies have shown that Hoffa’s synovitis may be a sign of early-stage osteoarthritis (OA).
Yiwei Chen +8 more
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Recurrence of a Benign Tumor: The Challenge of a Knee Intra-articular Schwannoma – A Case Report [PDF]
Introduction: Recurrent intra-articular knee schwannoma is an extremely rare occurrence of an already rare tumor, with no previously documented cases in the literature.
Vipin Mohan +5 more
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Exercise-related changes in knee articular structures detected using magnetic resonance imaging T1ρ and T2 mapping [PDF]
Purpose: To evaluate the changes in various knee joint structures before and after physical activities using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) T1ρ and T2 mapping.
Keita Nagawa +11 more
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