Summary of reports on infrapatellar fat pad injury
| Study | Age (yr)/sex | Athlete | Injury mechanism | Symptom and sign | Treatment | Return to sports |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yi et al. (2021)3 | 24/male | ND | Contusion in the kneeling position | Tenderness from patellar inferior pole to proximal tibia, flexion limitation (30°), valgus instability (first degree injury) | Conservative | ND (recovery to full ROM and full weight-bearing ambulation at posttraumatic 8 wk) |
| Mathieu et al. (2016)7 | 50/male | Amateur weight-lifter | Hyperflexion from a fall | Anterolateral pain, pain on walking and going stairs, solid mass-like lesion | Open excision | Biking and swimming 3 mo after surgery |
| Current study | 28/male | Professional football player | Hyperflexion with external rotation of the lower limb | Anterolateral tenderness, limping gait | Conservative | Professional football match at post-traumatic 6 wk |
ND: no description, ROM: range of motion.
