Title of article :
Long Term Follow-up of an Open Bicondylar Hoffa Fracture with a Disrupted Extensor Mechanism: A Case Report
Author/Authors :
CM, Joseph Department of Orthopaedics - Christian Medical College - Vellore - India , YS, Rama-Prasad Department of Orthopaedics - Amulya hospital - Visakhapatnam - India , PRJVC, Boopalan Department of Orthopaedics - Christian Medical College - Vellore - India , TS, Jepegnanam Department of Orthopaedics - Christian Medical College - Vellore - India
Abstract :
This is the first report of a long-term follow-up of an open bicondylar Hoffa with patella fracture. It is interesting to note the radiological changes of osteoarthritis 15 years after
global intra-articular injury of the distal femur. The good
clinical outcome is possibly due to the integrity of the knee ligaments and reconstruction of the extensor mechanism in addition to stable anatomical reduction and fixation.
Keywords :
long term , bicondylar hoffa , open fracture , comminuted patella , outcome
Journal title :
Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal
