• 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
  • Record number

    2605389