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European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery

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01-02-2013 | Original Article

A new fixation method for Hoffa fracture

Authors: Y. Xu, H. Li, H.-H. Yang

Published in: European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery | Issue 1/2013

Abstract

Purpose

To investigate the clinical effect of a new fixation method for Hoffa fractures.

Methods

We treated eleven patients with Hoffa fracture using the new fixation method (fixation with one screw inserted from the femoral intercondylar notch and two screws inserted from the nonarticular lateral (or medial) surface of the fractured condylar fragment; the two sets of screws were crossed).

Results

After an average follow-up period of 24 months (range 5–28 months), all fractures had healed. The average healing time was 11.6 weeks (range 9–14 weeks). On the version of the Knee Society Score modified by Dr. John Insall in 1993, the average score was 174.6 points (range 125–199 points).

Conclusions

The new fixation method for Hoffa fracture is effective, and may provide a new way to treat Hoffa fractures.

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Title: A new fixation method for Hoffa fracture
Authors: Y. Xu
H. Li
H.-H. Yang
Publication date: 01-02-2013
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery / Issue 1/2013
Print ISSN: 1863-9933
Electronic ISSN: 1863-9941
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00068-012-0238-2

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A new fixation method for Hoffa fracture

Abstract

Purpose

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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Abstract

Purpose

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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