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ArticleInternational orthopaedics2022

The Hoffa-like fracture of the tibial plateau: a clinical study.

Yanbin Zhu, Junyong Li, Kuo Zhao, Junzhe Zhang, Wei Chen, Yingze Zhang

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Yanbin ZhuDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, the 3rd Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050051, Hebei, People's Republic of China.
Junyong LiDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, the 3rd Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050051, Hebei, People's Republic of China.
Kuo ZhaoDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, the 3rd Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050051, Hebei, People's Republic of China.
Junzhe ZhangDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, the 3rd Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050051, Hebei, People's Republic of China.
Wei ChenDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, the 3rd Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050051, Hebei, People's Republic of China. surgeonchenwei@126.com.
Yingze ZhangDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, the 3rd Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050051, Hebei, People's Republic of China. drzhang2013@126.com.
Hebei Medical University · CNHospital of Hebei Province · CN

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National Science Foundation of China 82102551
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Abstract

backgroundGiven the contrapositive link between the posterior tibial plateau and the femoral condyle and the similar injury cause, the fracture type should be the same as the well-known Hoffa fracture of the femoral condyle. This study aims to report a case series with Hoffa-like tibial plateau fractures to improve understanding.

methodsWe analysed six consecutive patients presented with Hoffa-like tibial plateau fractures in our hospital between October 2014 and December 2020, a period in which 1924 tibial plateau fractures were treated. Patients' data on demographics, radiographs, surgical therapy, and assessment at a 12-month follow-up were retrieved.

resultsThe incidence of Hoffa-like tibial plateau fractures was 0.31% (6/1924). This study included three men and three women, with a mean age of 45.8 years. The injury mechanism was either a fall from a great height or a vehicle accident. On average, 7.5 days after the injury, patients were surgically treated with open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) with place/screws via a lateral or posteromedial approach. At 10 to 15 weeks, all instances had osseous union on radiography. At 12-month follow-up, the HSS score of the operated knee ranged from 93 to 98 points (mean: 94.8), and Rasmussen radiograph score was from 15 to 18 (mean: 15.8). There were no intra-operative or post-operative problems.

conclusionThis Hoffa-like fracture of the tibial plateau is a rare condition; however, it can occur. Orthopaedic surgeons should pay attention to this neglected but actually familiar fracture type.

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Bone PlatesTibial FracturesFemaleFracture Fixation, InternalHumansMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesTibiaTreatment OutcomeDiagnosis and treatmentHoffa fracturePosterior medial coronal fractureTibial plateau fracture

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