[HTML][HTML] Hoffa fracture of the femoral condyle: injury mechanism, classification, diagnosis, and treatment

Y Zhou, Y Pan, Q Wang, Z Hou, W Chen - Medicine, 2019 - journals.lww.com
Background: Hoffa fractures are coronal-plane fractures of the femoral condyle, which are
rarer than sagittal-plane condylar fractures. This study aimed to systematically review the …

How to determine the surgical approach in Hoffa fractures?

W Orapiriyakul, T Apivatthakakul, T Buranaphatthana - Injury, 2018 - Elsevier
Surgical approach selection and fixation of Hoffa fractures is difficult and remains
controversial. Evolving trends emphasize the importance of fracture morphology, fracture …

Compression screws and buttress plate versus compression screws only for Hoffa fracture in Chinese patients: a comparative study

B Lu*, S Zhao*, Z Luo, Z Lin… - Journal of International …, 2019 - journals.sagepub.com
Objective To compare compression screws and buttress plate (CS plus BP) with
compression screws only (CS) in treating patients with Hoffa fracture. Methods This …

Exposure of Hoffa fractures is improved by posterolateral and posteromedial extensile approaches: a qualitative and quantitative anatomical study

C Peez, A Deichsel, T Briese, B Gueorguiev… - JBJS, 2024 - journals.lww.com
Background: The current literature lacks recommendations regarding surgical approaches to
best visualize and reduce Hoffa fractures. The aims of this study were to (1) define surgical …

Hoffa fractures are associated with concomitant soft tissue injures and a high postoperative complication rate

MV Neumann-Langen, L Eggeling, R Glaab… - Archives of Orthopaedic …, 2024 - Springer
Introduction Hoffa fractures are a rare and often overlooked entity. The main goal of surgical
treatment is to restore the articular surface and maintain knee function. However, current …

Biomechanics of internal fixation in Hoffa fractures–A comparison of four different constructs

RE Pires, JMG Rabelo, CA Cimini, EB de Las Casas… - Injury, 2024 - Elsevier
Objective Compare the biomechanical effectiveness of four different bone-implant constructs
in preventing fracture displacement under axial loading. Methods Twenty artificial femora …

Algorithmic treatment of Busch-Hoffa distal femur fractures: a technical note based on a modified Letenneur classification

RE Pires, V Giordano, F Fogagnolo, RS Yoon… - Injury, 2018 - Elsevier
Abstract Treatment of distal femur fractures in the coronal plane can be challenging.
Depending on fracture line orientation, topography and associated comminution, decision …

Relationships between Hoffa fragment size and surgical approach selection: a cadaveric study

W Orapiriyakul, T Apivatthakakul… - Archives of Orthopaedic …, 2018 - Springer
Introduction Fixation of a small Hoffa fragment requires a selection of the proper surgical
approach for reduction and posterior to anterior screws fixation. However, currently there are …

Surgical treatment and rehabilitation for Hoffa fracture nonunion: two case reports and a literature review

P Zhang, X Zhang, F Tao, Q Li, D Zhou… - Orthopaedic …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Background A coronal fracture of the distal femoral condyle, known as a Hoffa fracture,
seldom occurs and is easy to misdiagnose. Surgery treatment, including open anatomic …

A case report of the Hoffa fracture and a review of literature

M Mushtaq, SA Dhar, TA Bhat, TA Dar - Chinese Journal of …, 2022 - mednexus.org
The Hoffa fracture is an uncommon fracture. There is a lot of confusion about its diagnosis
and management with several conflicting reports in literature. We reported a 25-year-old …