Comparison of Clinical, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Arthroscopic Findings in Assessment of Cartilage Defects and Internal Derangement of Knee.

Background: The knee is the most commonly injured joint because of its anatomical structure, its exposure to external forces, and its functional demands. Orthopaedic surgeons previously relied on clinical evaluation for diagnosing any internal derangement of the knee joint. With the advent of new clinical methods for diagnosing ligament injuries and cartilage defects, there are very less studies comparing the accuracy of all three methods, clinical examination, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and arthroscopy to reach a definitive diagnosis.

The Functional and Radiological Outcome of Hoffa's Fracture Treated With Cannulated Cancellous Screws.

Introduction: Distal femur AO type 33 B fractures consist of partial articular fractures subdivided into three types namely sagittal lateral condyle fracture, medial condyle fracture, and coronal split fracture. Coronal plane fractures of the distal femur are less frequent compared to sagittal plane fractures and are known as Hoffa fractures. The mechanism of injury is usually a direct anteroposterior force to the flexed and abducted knee for lateral condylar fractures and a direct impact on the medial side of the knee in flexion for a medial condylar fracture.