ArticleJournal of orthopaedic surgery and research2024
Partial excision of infrapatellar fat pad for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis.
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- The Infrapatellar Fat Pad in Osteoarthritis: From Pathophysiology to a Novel Therapeutic Target.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026Review
- Revisiting the Subtle Relationship Between Metabolic Syndrome and Osteoarthritis.Journal of inflammation research · 2026Review
- The infrapatellar fat pad-synovium immunometabolic interface in knee osteoarthritis: a local amplifier of joint inflammation.Frontiers in immunology · 2026Review
- Inflammatory gradients in the infrapatellar fat pad of knee osteoarthritis: implications for joint damage.Arthritis research & therapy · 2025Article
- Infrapatellar Fat Pad in Knee Osteoarthritis: A Comprehensive Review of Pathophysiology and Targeted Therapeutic Strategies.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Review
- A novel infrapatellar fat pad preservation technique in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction reduces postoperative pain and cartilage damage: a retrospective study.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Article
- Observation of the Effects of Infrapatellar Fat Pad Excision on the Inflammatory Progression of Knee Osteoarthritis in Mice.Journal of inflammation research · 2025Article
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Abstract
aimsKnee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a common degenerative joint disease characterized by pain and functional limitations. Current treatments offer symptomatic relief but do not address the underlying pathology. This study explores the role of the infrapatellar fat pad (IFP) in KOA and evaluates the efficacy of its partial arthroscopic excision.
methodsA retrospective review was conducted on 37 KOA patients who underwent partial IFP excision. Pain and function were assessed using the WOMAC and VAS scores, while MRI evaluations focused on cartilage health.
resultsSignificant postoperative improvements were observed in both pain and functional outcomes, with substantial reductions in WOMAC and VAS scores (P < 0.001). MRI findings demonstrated notable enhancements in cartilage integrity, reflected in significantly improved WORMS scores (P < 0.001).
conclusionsPartial excision of the IFP significantly reduces pain and improves function in KOA patients, while also promoting cartilage health. These findings support the IFP's role in KOA pathology and highlight the potential benefits of targeted surgical intervention.
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