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Treatment of Hoffa fracture of femoral condyle with anchor combined with auxiliary fixation.
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Journal of Back & Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation . 2023, Vol. 36 Issue 5, p1185-1192. 8p. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- BACKGROUND: A Hoffa fracture is an unstable intra-articular break that is generally treated with surgery. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the feasibility and clinical outcomes of using a suture anchor combined with auxiliary fixation for the treatment of a lateral femoral condyle Hoffa fracture. METHODS: The study retrospectively reviewed 8 patients (5 males and 3 females) with a lateral femoral condyle Hoffa fracture who had been treated by combining a suture anchor with auxiliary fixation between January 2016 and April 2020. The mean age of patients was 37.5 years (ranging from 23 to 45). According to Letenneur's classification, there were 4 cases of type I, 2 cases of type II, and 2 cases of type III fractures. The clinical outcomes were assessed using Letenneur's functional assessment. RESULTS: The follow-up duration ranged between 14–24 months. All patients achieved primary healing of the incision and fracture union, as well as normal flexion and extension of the knee joint, with 7 cases showing excellent outcomes and 1 case showing a good outcome. No postoperative complications, such as fracture displacement, anchor loosening, or fracture malunion, occurred in this series. CONCLUSION: Our results indicated that a suture anchor, combined with external fixation, was an effective treatment for a lateral femoral condyle Hoffa fracture. Accordingly, this procedure is worthy of wider clinical application. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10538127
- Volume :
- 36
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Back & Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 173037289
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3233/BMR-220378