Presentation
Anterior knee pain with clinically visible thickened band of tissue at anterolateral aspect of patella which 'flicks' at end extension.
Patient Data
Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Hoffa's fat pad impingement syndrome (ultrasound)
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Symptomatic echogenic edematous fat within the proximal lateral portion of Hoffa's fat pad consistent with Hoffa's fat pad impingement syndrome (patella tendon lateral femoral condyle friction syndrome) from patellar maltracking.
Case Discussion
Ultrasound appearances of Hoffa's fat pad impingement syndrome from patellar maltracking.