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Hoffa's pad, also referred to as the infrapatellar fat pad is located below the kneecap. This soft tissue separates the kneecap from the end of the thigh bone called the femoral condyle. When the kneecap is hit, the infrapatellar fat pad works similar to a shock absorber, protecting the structures underneath.

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