What is Hoffa’s Fat Pad Evaluation?
- A diagnostic procedure to assess the infrapatellar fat pad located below the kneecap.
- It aims to identify if the pad is being compressed or impinged during knee movement.
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Suffering from pain below the kneecap? Our Hoffa’s fat pad evaluation accurately diagnoses infrapatellar fat pad syndrome, helping you establish an effective treatment plan to restore knee mobility and comfort.
Scientific name: Hoffa’s Fat Pad Impingement Evaluation
A specialized clinical assessment involving Hoffa’s manual test and medical history review to evaluate inflammation or impingement of the infrapatellar fat pad, a common cause of chronic anterior knee pain.
Service type
Clinical Examination
Duration
20-30 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- Clinical knee examination
- Hoffa's manual test
- Medical history and injury review
Medical Service Information
When should you get this assessment?
- When experiencing anterior knee pain that worsens with leg extension.
- In cases of swelling directly below the kneecap.
- Following a direct impact or injury to the front of the knee.
Goals of the Clinical Exam
- Differentiating between tendonitis and fat pad impingement.
- Determining the need for surgical intervention or intensive physical therapy.
- Reducing the risk of pain developing into a chronic condition.
Conditions & Notices
- Preferably bring previous X-rays or MRI scans if available
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