Association Between Infrapatellar Fat Pad Volume and Knee Structural Changes in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis

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Authors

Jingyu Cai · Anhui Medical University

Jianhua Xu · University of Tasmania

Kang Wang · Risun (China)

Shuang Zheng · Wan Fang Hospital

Fan He · Tamedia (Switzerland)

Shuting Huan · Thermal Technologies (United States)

Shengqing Xu ·

Abstract

Greater IPFP volume was associated with greater knee cartilage volume and fewer structural abnormalities, suggesting a protective role of IPFP size in knee OA.

Topics & Keywords

Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: The Journal of Rheumatology

Volume 42, Issue 10, pp. 1878-1884

DOI: 10.3899/jrheum.150175

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