Conjoint bicondylar Hoffa fracture in a child: a rare variant treated by minimally invasive approach
2011
Rare Child Fracture Treated with Minimally Invasive Surgery
Sample size: 1
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Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Lal Hitesh, Bansal Pankaj, Khare Rahul, Mittal Deepak
Primary Institution: Department of Orthopaedics, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi, India
Conclusion
The case of a conjoint bicondylar Hoffa fracture in a child was successfully treated with arthroscopically assisted internal fixation.
Supporting Evidence
- Hoffa fractures are rare, especially in children.
- This is the first reported case of a conjoint bicondylar Hoffa fracture in a child.
- The treatment involved arthroscopic surgery, which is less invasive.
Takeaway
A 9-year-old boy had a rare type of knee fracture that was fixed using a special surgery, and he healed well without any long-term problems.
Methodology
The fracture was treated using arthroscopically assisted internal fixation with screws and followed by rehabilitation.
Participant Demographics
A 9-year-old male child.
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