Partial excision of infrapatellar fat pad for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis
Partial 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.
Authors
- Yuwu Liu
- Qun Gao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3375-0839)
Institutions
- Taiyuan Central Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
- Published
- 2024-10-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-024-05114-y
- Citations
- 6
- Primary Topic
- Shoulder Injury and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.44