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Feb 22, 2023 · Hoffa pad impingement syndrome, also known as Hoffa disease, fat pad impingement, and infrapatellar fat pad (IFP) syndrome, is painful impingement of the IFP between the patella and distal femoral condyle. The diseased fat pad is characterized by inflammation, swelling, hypertrophy, and fibrosis, most often caused by trauma or prior surgery.
May 8, 2024 · Fat pad impingement occurs when the infrapatellar fat pad or ‘Hoffa’s pad’ becomes impinged between the patella (kneecap) and femoral condyle (thigh bone). It usually occurs from a severe impact on the knee. Medically reviewed by Dr Chaminda Goonetilleke, 10th Dec. 2021.
Hoffa’s test is used to clinically diagnose impingement of the infrapatellar fat pad. Impingement of the infrapatellar fat pad (Hoffa’s disease) is one of the causes of anterior knee pain. [1] Technique. The knee is flexed and each fat pad is tested by applying pressure to the medial or lateral side of the patellar tendon.
Increased T2 signal within Hoffa's fat pad located between the proximal patellar tendon and lateral femoral condyle consistent with patellar tendon lateral femoral condyle friction syndrome also known as Hoffa fat pad impingement syndrome.
Nov 30, 2021 · In infrapatellar fat pad impingement syndrome ( Hoffa disease) the cause is usually due to single or repetitive traumatic episodes; the inflamed fat pad then becomes hypertrophied with a predisposition to impingement between the tibia and femur, and thus to further injury (a vicious circle).
3 days ago · It is thought to be due to patellar maltracking or imbalance of the forces between medial and lateral vastus muscles, causing impingement of the superolateral aspect of Hoffa fat pad between the inferior patella and the lateral femoral condyle. Clinical presentation.
Infrapatellar fat pad syndrome, also known as Hoffa's disease, is when pain in the front of the knee occurs due to problems with the infrapatellar fat pad. [2] . Pain is generally just below the kneecap. [2] . Symptoms may worsen if the knee is overly straightened or bent for too long a period. [2] .
