Ultrasound-Guided Hoffa’s Fat Pad and Hyaluronic Acid Injections for Persistent Patellofemoral Pain in Adolescent Athletes
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine
Published online on June 17, 2026
Abstract
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, Volume 14, Issue 6_suppl5, June 2026.
Background:Patellofemoral pain is a common cause of pediatric knee pain. Most cases improve with activity modification, physical therapy, orthotics, taping/bracing, or medications. Surgery is reserved for refractory cases with structural abnormalities. ...
Background:Patellofemoral pain is a common cause of pediatric knee pain. Most cases improve with activity modification, physical therapy, orthotics, taping/bracing, or medications. Surgery is reserved for refractory cases with structural abnormalities. ...