Lee Gammon1, Erik Hansen, Seth Cheatham. 1. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems, Richmond, Virginia.
Abstract
CASE: A 25-year-old man sustained a right femur Hoffa fracture with an ipsilateral patella dislocation from a twisting injury to his right knee. He underwent open reduction and internal fixation of the right femur with medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction with allograft. One year postoperatively, he had returned to full activity and painless range of motion. CONCLUSION: Hoffa fracture associated with ipsilateral patella dislocation is a rare injury in young men and warrants judicious clinician awareness. The literature regarding management of this injury combination is minimal, and this report aids in awareness while providing an effective method for treatment.
CASE: A 25-year-old man sustained a right femur Hoffa fracture with an ipsilateral patella dislocation from a twisting injury to his right knee. He underwent open reduction and internal fixation of the right femur with medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction with allograft. One year postoperatively, he had returned to full activity and painless range of motion. CONCLUSION:Hoffa fracture associated with ipsilateral patella dislocation is a rare injury in young men and warrants judicious clinician awareness. The literature regarding management of this injury combination is minimal, and this report aids in awareness while providing an effective method for treatment.