In Situ Fixation of Symptomatic Fibrous Non-union Hoffa Fracture: A Case Report
- Author:
Soni A
1
;
Kansay R
1
;
Gupta S
1
;
Malhotra A
1
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords: hoffa, non-union, femoral condyle, coronal fracture
- From:Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal 2019;13(1):57-59
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
- Abstract: Femoral condyle fracture in coronal plane, also known as Hoffa fracture, is a rare fracture. Non-union of Hoffa fracture is even rarer. We present a case of fibrous nonunion of a Hoffa fracture in which the fractured fragment, though not freely movable, led to painful walking. Since the fragment was un-displaced and non-movable we fixed the fractured fragment in situ. Patient regained full range of motion of the knee and was asymptomatic on follow-up.
- Full text:16.2019my0452.pdf
