• Injury · Dec 2018

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    How to determine the surgical approach in Hoffa fractures?

    • Wich Orapiriyakul, Theerachai Apivatthakakul, and Thanawat Buranaphatthana.
    • Department of Orthopaedics, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand; Department of Orthopedics, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand. Electronic address: wich.orapir@gmail.com.
    • Injury. 2018 Dec 1; 49 (12): 2302-2311.

    AbstractSurgical approach selection and fixation of Hoffa fractures is difficult and remains controversial. Evolving trends emphasize the importance of fracture morphology, fracture location, and comminution, all of which guide decisions regarding surgical approach and implant selection. This focused review highlights factors affecting Hoffa fracture available surgical approaches, treatment outcomes, and recommendations for selecting an optimal approach.Copyright © 2018 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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