Article: Neglected Medial Hoffa Fracture for 9 years -A Case Report
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.
Keywords: Hoffa fracture, Non-union
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
Keywords
Hoffa fracture, Non-union
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https://doi.org/10.59779/jiomnepal.979
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