Treatment Approach of “Hoffa” Fractures of the Femoral Condyle
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research Professionals - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 6
Abstract
Background: The unicondylar tangential posterior fracture of the femur (Hoffa fracture) is an unusual injury, most commonly affecting the lateral condyle. The objective in treatment of these fractures is to achieve anatomical reduction of the articular surface and stable fixation.7 Hence; we planned the present study to assess treatment approach of “Hoffa” fractures of the femoral condyle. Materials & Methods: A total of 10 patients with Hoffa fracture of the femoral condyle were included in the present study. Complete radiographic assessment of all the patients was done for evaluating the fracture healing and joint movements. Grading of the results was done into excellent, good and poor based on the time required for being unite, and presence or absence of complications. Results: Left side of the condyle was involved in 60 percent of the cases. 90 percent of the patients in the present study had excellent prognosis. Complete union was seen in 90 percent of the cases. Delayed union and knee stiffness were found to be present in 1 patient each. Conclusion: Hoffa fractures are uncommon intraarticular fractures that warrant precision assessment and careful treatment planning.
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Pravas Kumar, Mohammad Sabirali, Shree Prakash Singh
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- DOI 10.21276/ijmrp.2018.4.6.058
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