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Arthroscopic-assisted fixation of Hoffa fracture: A case report and description of technique.

Authors :
Goel A
Sabat D
Agrawal P
Source :
Journal of clinical orthopaedics and trauma [J Clin Orthop Trauma] 2016 Jan-Mar; Vol. 7 (1), pp. 61-5. Date of Electronic Publication: 2015 Sep 26.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

Medial condyle Hoffa fractures are intra articular injuries, which require prompt anatomical reduction and internal fixation. Arthroscopy-guided fixation of these fractures has also been advocated; the advantages include avoidance of soft tissue dissection, fast recovery and mobilization. We describe a case of a 28-year-old male patient presenting with a 10-day-old medial condylar Hoffa fracture. Skin condition prevented from conventional open reduction and internal fixation; hence, taking note of the urgency of fixation of an intraarticular fracture, arthroscopic-assisted minimally invasive approach was performed with good outcome.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0976-5662
Volume :
7
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of clinical orthopaedics and trauma
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
26908979
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcot.2015.08.005