Infrapatellar fat pad resection or preservation during total knee arthroplasty: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Infrapatellar fat pad resection or preservation during total knee arthroplasty: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Abstract Background The infrapatellar fat pad (IPFP) or Hoffa’s fat pad is often resected during total knee arthroplasty in order to improve visibility. However, the management of the IPFP during total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is the subject of an ongoing debate that has no clear consensus. The purpo...

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Main Authors: Changjiao Sun, Xiaofei Zhang, Woo Guan Lee, Yan Tu, Huimin Li, Xu Cai, Huadong Yang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-08-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Total knee arthroplasty
Infrapatellar fat pad
Hoffa’s fat pad
patellar tendon length
Insall-Salvati ratio
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-020-01823-2

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