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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.
Jan 19, 2024 · The infrapatellar fat pad, also known as Hoffa fat pad, is the largest of the anterior knee fat pads. It is located immediately posterior to the patellar tendon and is traversed during knee arthroscopy. Anatomy. Boundaries. anterior. anteroinferior: patellar tendon. anterosuperior: patella. posterior.
Acute or chronic inflammation of the Infrapatellar Fat Pad (IFP) is a common source of Anterior Knee Pain; also called Hoffa's disease, fat pad syndrome or hoffitis. Fat pad syndrome was firstly reported by Albert Hoffa in 1904 [1] .
The infrapatellar fat pad ( Hoffa's fat pad) is a cylindrical piece of fat that is situated inferior and posterior to the patella bone within the knee, [1] intervening between the patellar ligament and synovial fold of the knee joint. [2] Clinical significance. The fat pad is a normal structure but it can sometimes become a problem:
May 5, 2022 · The infrapatellar fat pad (IFP), which is also referred to as corpus adiposum infrapatellare or Hoffa’s fat pad, named after the famous surgeon to first describe the anatomical structure (Albert Hoffa in 1904) [ 1 ], has generated increasing scientific interest in recent years.
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] .
Hoffa’s fat pad syndrome. What is it? The infrapatellar (Hoffa’s) fat pad is a structure found within the front of the knee. It can be a common source of anterior knee pain if it becomes irritated or overloaded. What are the common symptoms?
