Coronal plane fracture of the femoral condyles: anatomy, injury patterns, and approach to management of the Hoffa fragment.

White, Eric A; Matcuk, George R; Schein, Aaron; Skalski, Matt; Marecek, Geoffrey S; Forrester, Deborah M; Patel, Dakshesh B · Skeletal Radiol · 2015

review · Level V

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Abstract

The purpose of this article is to provide a review of coronal fractures of the femoral condyles, known as Hoffa fractures. This includes a review of the normal anatomy of the femoral condyles, examples of the injury, and postoperative imaging findings after surgical treatments. Knowledge of anatomy with related pathology, orthopedic trends, imaging findings, and complications, is important in assessing Hoffa fractures.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy