What is a Suprapatellar pouch?
The suprapatellar pouch is a large continuation of the synovial membrane of the knee joint proximal to the trochlea. Its proximal border is positioned approximately 4 cm proximal to the superior border of the patella, lying deep to the quadriceps tendon [1].
Where is Suprapatellar?
Suprapatellar bursa is located between the distal femur (leg bone) and the quadriceps tendon. It permits free movement of the quadriceps tendon over the distal femur. It allows for full flexion (bending) and extension (straightening) of the knee.
What is the Suprapatellar joint?
The suprapatellar bursa, also known as the suprapatellar recess or suprapatellar pouch, is one of several bursae of the knee. It is located proximal to the knee joint, between the prefemoral and suprapatellar fat pads. As with all bursae, its purpose is to reduce friction between moving structures.
What is Plika?
A plica is a fold in the membrane that protects your knee joint. Most people have four folds in each knee. Sometimes the plica located in the middle of your knee becomes irritated. This is called plica syndrome and it’s characterized by pain, swelling and instability.
What is the Suprapatellar fat pad?
The anterior suprapatellar fat pad, also known as the quadriceps fat pad, is one of the anterior knee fat pads. It is triangular-shaped, lies superior to the patella, posterior to the quadriceps tendon and anterior to the suprapatellar bursa and separates the knee joint capsule from the synovium.
What causes Suprapatellar?
Suprapatellar bursitis causes Suprapatellar bursitis can be caused by any of the following things: a direct blow, fall, or injury in the area of the suprapatellar bursa. frequent, recurring pressure or stress to the area due to activities such as kneeling or jumping. bacterial infection in the knee.
What is Infrapatellar fat pad?
The infrapatellar fat pad (IFP) of Hoffa’s fat pad is the main adipose structure within the knee joint. It is located between the joint capsule and the synovial membrane, which lines its posterior aspect. The IFP is composed chiefly of adipocytes and receives an abundant supply of blood vessels and nerves.
Does everyone have plica?
It is present in everyone, but is more prominent in some people. It has been noted to be present as a shelf of tissue over the medial aspect of the knee at the time of arthroscopic surgery in up to 95% of patients [6].
What is plica made of?
Plica is a term used to describe a fold in the lining of the knee joint. Imagine the inner lining of the knee joint as nothing more than a sleeve of tissue. This sleeve of tissue is made up of synovial tissue, a thin, slippery material that lines all joints.
What are fat pads?
Fat pads are areas of closely packed, subcutaneous fat cells. As well as being found on the face, they are also present in other parts of the body. For example, they are the squidgy bits under the balls of your feet and your heels.
What causes Hoffa’s syndrome?
Causes. Hoffa’s disease is caused by direct injury to the knee or repeated injury to the fat pad below the patella during activities that require maximal bending or straightening of the knee. The fat pad becomes caught and pinched between the end of the femur and the upper part of the tibia.