# Arthroscopic Management of Articular Hoffa Fracture: A Case Report

## Authors

- Adnane Lachkar ([ORCID](https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7554-9178)) — Orthopedic surgery department B, CHU Oujda Morocco
- Hicham Yacoubi — Orthopedic surgery department B, CHU Oujda Morocco
- Abdeljaouad Najib ([ORCID](https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5153-3331)) — Orthopedic surgery department B, CHU Oujda Morocco

## Article information

- **Journal:** The Ulutas Medical Journal (Ulutas Med J), ISSN 2149-388X
- **Issue:** Volume 6, Issue 2 (2020), pages 91–96
- **Article type:** Case Report
- **Published online:** 2020-06-19
- **DOI:** [10.5455/umj.20200512055639](https://doi.org/10.5455/umj.20200512055639)
- **Licence:** [CC BY-NC 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/)
- **Article page:** https://www.ulutasmedicaljournal.com/?mno=106718
- **PDF:** https://www.ulutasmedicaljournal.com/pdf/106718.pdf

## Abstract

Introduction: Hoffa fractures are uncommon. These joint fractures require anatomical reduction with stable osteosynthesis allowing early rehabilitation. The arthroscopic reduction with percutaneous osteosynthesis has the advantages of being a minimally invasive technique with minimal morbidity and a good control of the reduction. Case Presentation: We report here a 35-year-old patient who has a left knee injury after a motorbike accident. The case was treated for Hoffa's fracture by percutaneous fixation arthroscopically assisted with good outcomes.

## Keywords

Hoffa fracture; Knee articular fractures; Arthroscopy

## How to cite

Lachkar A, Yacoubi H, Najib A. Arthroscopic Management of Articular Hoffa Fracture: A Case Report. Ulutas Med J. 2020;6(2):91-96. doi:10.5455/umj.20200512055639

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