Partial excision of infrapatellar fat pad for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis

Autor:	Yuwu Liu, Qun Gao
Jazyk:	angličtina
Rok vydání:	2024
Předmět:	Knee osteoarthritis Knee pain Knee function Cartilage Infrapatellar fat pad Partial excision Orthopedic surgery RD701-811 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system RC925-935
Zdroj:	Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, Vol 19, Iss 1, Pp 1-8 (2024)
Druh dokumentu:	article
ISSN:	1749-799X
DOI:	10.1186/s13018-024-05114-y
Popis:	Abstract Aims Knee 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. Methods A 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. Results Significant postoperative improvements were observed in both pain and functional outcomes, with substantial reductions in WOMAC and VAS scores (P
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