Combined approach in the treatment of comminuted lateral Hoffa fracture: a case report.

Coronal-plane intra-articular fractures of the femoral condyle (Hoffa fractures) are rare, and difficult to diagnose and treat. They mostly result as a consequence of high-energy trauma and are combined with concomitant fractures (patellar, tibia shaft) and/or soft-tissue damage. A plain X-ray can miss the diagnosis initially and therefore computerized tomography scan is recommended, which can also help in the preoperative planning.