Operative treatment of unilateral bicondylar Hoffa fractures

J Orthop Trauma. 2004 Feb;18(2):119-22. doi: 10.1097/00005131-200402000-00012.

Abstract

A rare case of unilateral bicondylar fractures of the femoral condyles is presented. Internal fixation of the fragments was achieved by three cancellous lag screws, followed by a short period of cast immobilization and intensive physiotherapy. Full weight bearing was allowed 3 months postoperatively. Full range of motion of the knee and no presence of articular defects on femoral condyles were observed 2 years after hardware and heterotopic ossification removal.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bone Screws
  • Female
  • Femoral Fractures / diagnostic imaging
  • Femoral Fractures / rehabilitation
  • Femoral Fractures / surgery*
  • Fracture Fixation, Internal*
  • Humans
  • Knee Injuries / diagnostic imaging
  • Knee Injuries / rehabilitation
  • Knee Injuries / surgery*
  • Radiography