Outcomes of Surgical Management of Late Presenting Intra-Articular Distal Femoral Physeal Fracture: A Multicentric Retrospective Case Series.

ABSTRACT: Distal femur physeal fractures in children, particularly Hoffa fractures, are rare and prone to complications. This study aims to evaluate the outcomes of surgical intervention in children presenting with delayed intra-articular distal femur physeal fractures. A multicentric retrospective study involved six pediatric patients with delayed presentation of distal femur physeal fractures. Five patients underwent surgical intervention involving osteotomy and anatomical re-fixation of the malunited fragments. One patient opted for conservative management. The age at presentation, time since injury, surgical procedures, and clinical and radiological outcomes were evaluated at the final follow-up. Fixation with lag screws was sufficient in three patients, while two required additional plate stabi

SUBMITTER: Singh J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11628476 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature