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ArticleJournal of orthopaedic case reports2026

Medial Hoffa's Fracture Treated with Subvastus Approach - Case Series.

Parimal Vairagade, Akhilesh Khobragade, Devashis Barick, Kunal Parmar, Darshan Sharma, Shrikrishna Rakhunde

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Parimal VairagadeDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, NKP Salve Institute of Medical Sciences, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.
Akhilesh KhobragadeDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, NKP Salve Institute of Medical Sciences, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.
Devashis BarickDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, NKP Salve Institute of Medical Sciences, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.
Kunal ParmarDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, NKP Salve Institute of Medical Sciences, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.
Darshan SharmaDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, NKP Salve Institute of Medical Sciences, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.
Shrikrishna RakhundeDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, NKP Salve Institute of Medical Sciences, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.

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Abstract

Introduction: Medial Hoffa's fractures are rare coronal plane fractures of the distal femur, often missed on initial radiographs. Early diagnosis and anatomical fixation are essential for good functional recovery. Case Report: We present three cases of medial Hoffa's fracture in adult patients following high-energy trauma. All were diagnosed using computed tomography scans. Surgical fixation was performed using headless compression screws through a subvastus approach. Post-operative rehabilitation protocols varied slightly, but all patients achieved satisfactory union and function by 6-9 months. Conclusion: High suspicion, advanced imaging, and stable fixation are vital for optimal outcomes in medial Hoffa's fractures. Consistent anatomical reduction across cases resulted in excellent functional recovery.

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coronal fracturedistal femurinternal fixationMedial Hoffa’s fracturesubvastus approach

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PMCPMC13161850

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