Hoffa fracture

Case contributed by Mohammad Osama Hussein Yonso
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Accidentally hit by a heavy plastic box 1 hour ago, on examination: tenderness, bilateral aspect of the right knee.

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Intra-articular femoral condyle fracture is seen more clearly on the lateral view. 

Zoomed view

x-ray

Intra-articular femoral condyle fracture is seen more clearly on the lateral view. 

Case Discussion

Hoffa fracture is typically seen in adults after higher-energy trauma.                        

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