Hoffa fractures are intra-articular distal femoral condylar fractures commonly arising from high-energy trauma with the knee in a flexed position. » Motor vehicle accidents and falls from a height are the most commonly cited mechanisms that engage the lateral or the medial condyle, depending on the internal or external rotation of the knee. » Standard weight-bearing after screw fixation should be delayed for approximately 12 weeks. » Most of the literature found on Hoffa fractures placed more focus on the surgical approach or fixation method rather than outcomes associated with the number or type of screws used.
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