Title of article :
A Novel Technique for Fixation of Non-unio‎n Unicondylar Hoffa’s Fracture: A Case Report
Author/Authors :
B, Harna Department of Orthopaedic - Maulana Azad Medical College - New Delhi - India , DD, Dutt Department of Orthopaedic - Maulana Azad Medical College - New Delhi - India , D, Sabat Department of Orthopaedic - Maulana Azad Medical College - New Delhi - India
Pages :
3
From page :
174
To page :
176
Abstract :
Hoffa fractures are rare and difficult fractures to manage. Hoffa fracture involves a coronal plane fracture of posterior femoral condyle. Non-unio‎n in Hoffa fracture is further difficult to manage. The surgical management for such nonunio‎n includes open reduction with recon/LCP plate or screw fixation with bone grafting. The problem with plates is the difficulty in contouring the plates according to the shape of posterior femoral condyles. We describe a new technique with 2 L shaped neutralisation plates placed in a circular fashion. This technique provides a more rigid construct and gives better holding strength of screws in Hoffa fragment. This enhances unio‎n and mobilisation can be started early.
Keywords :
hoffa fracture , non-unio‎n , neutralisation plates , bone grafting , contouring
Journal title :
Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal
Serial Year :
2020
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Record number :
2605389
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