Hoffa’s Syndrome | Fat Pad Impingement Syndrome – A Cause of Anterior Knee Pain

Posted by Dr Chang Haw Chong on March 16, 2011 · 347 Comments 

What is Fat Pad Impingement? Sometimes after a forceful direct impact to the kneecap, the fat pad can become impinged (pinched) between the distal thigh bone ( femoral condyle) and the kneecap (patella). As the fat pad is one of the most sensitive structures in the knee, this condition is known to be extremely painful. … Continue reading →

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