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Fat pad knee impingement can occur when the padding of fat protecting the kneecap (patella) becomes swollen and inflamed due to an injury or overuse of the knee. The bottom tip of the kneecap can pinch the fat pad and cause pain to the knee.
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Top treatments taken by people for fat pad knee impingement*
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Fat pad knee impingement can occur when the padding of fat protecting the kneecap (patella) becomes swollen and inflamed due to an injury or overuse of the knee. The bottom tip of the kneecap can pinch the fat pad and cause pain to the knee.
Common symptoms reported by people with fat pad knee impingement
Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Treatments taken by people for fat pad knee impingement
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