Neglected Medial Hoffa Fracture for 9 years -A Case Report

Authors

  • SS Thapa Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Sports and Arthroplasty Unit, TUTH, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu
  • A Lamichhane Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Sports and Arthroplasty Unit, TUTH, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu
  • DP Mahara Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Sports and Arthroplasty Unit, TUTH, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59779/jiomnepal.979

Keywords:

Hoffa fracture, Non-union

Abstract

Hoffa fractures, coronal fractures of the femoral condyle, are uncommon injuries. It is often missed on initial plain radiographs. Medial Hoffa fractures are three times less common then lateral Hoffa. Here we present a case of neglected non-union of medial Hoffa fractures for 9 years, with good outcome after Open reduction and internal fixation.

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Published

2016-12-31

Issue

Vol. 38 No. 2&3 (2016): Journal of Institute of Medicine

Section

Case Reports

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