A Rare Unreported Case of Comminuted Bicondylar Hoffa’s Fracture

Volume 7 | Issue 3 | September-December 2021 | Page: 23-25 | Gaurav Gupta, Qaisur Rabbi, Maulin Shah, Vikas Bohra
DOI-10.13107/ijpo.2021.v07i03.118

Authors: Gaurav Gupta MS Ortho. [1], Qaisur Rabbi D Ortho. [1], Maulin Shah MS Ortho. [1], Vikas Bohra DNB Ortho. [1]

[1] Department of Orthopaedic, OrthoKids Clinic, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.

Address of Correspondence
Dr Maulin Shah
Consultant Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon, OrthoKids Clinic, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
E-mail: maulinmshah@gmail.com

Abstract

A coronal plane fracture of the distal femur (Hoffa’s fracture) is very uncommon and usually occurs as a consequence of high velocity trauma. Bicondylar involvement of coronal femoral fractures is even less common, especially in children. To our knowledge, this is the first case report of a comminuted bicondylar Hoffa’s fracture in the paediatric age group managed by low profile solid locking screws.
A fourteen-year-old boy was referred with complaints of pain, swelling and deformity of the left knee after a fall from a height of approximately 10 feet. Clinical examination of the left knee revealed swelling and effusion with a low-lying patella and multiple superficial abrasions. X-ray of the left knee revealed bicondylar Hoffa’s fracture (Letenneur type III, Salter Harris type III). Computed tomography (CT) revealed a comminuted non-conjoint bicondylar Hoffa’s fracture with a low-lying patella. The fracture was approached through an anterior midline incision. Extensor mechanism of the knee was found intact. Fracture fragments were reduced anatomically and held in compression with long ball-tipped clamps. Four screws were placed in an antero-posterior (two screws for each condyle) and two screws in a medio-lateral direction to achieve a strong fixation construct. The screws were kept entirely in the epiphysis. At 12 months follow-up, the patient was walking with a normal gait, and full extension and 90 degrees of flexion at the knee. Quadricepsplasty was performed at 1 year to improve knee flexion. At final follow up of 2 years, he had full range of knee motion with no functional limitation.
Keywords: Hoffa’s, Bicondylar, Adolescent, Comminuted, Quardricepsplasty

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How to Cite this Article:  Gupta G, Rabbi Q, Shah M, Bohra V | A Rare Unreported Case of Comminuted Bicondylar Hoffa’s Fracture | International Journal of Paediatric Orthopaedics | September-December 2021; 7(3): 23-25.

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Late Presentation and Reconstruction of Fingertip Crush Injury in a Child: A Unique Case Report

Volume 7 | Issue 3 | September-December 2021 | Page: 38-41 | Parag Lad, Sanket Tanpure
DOI-10.13107/ijpo.2021.v07i03.122

Authors: Parag Lad D Ortho. [1], Sanket Tanpure DNB Ortho. [1]

[1] Department of Orthopaedic, Jupiter Lifeline Hospital, Thane, Maharashtra, India.

Address of Correspondence
Dr. Sanket Tanpure,
Department of Orthopaedic, Jupiter Lifeline Hospital, Thane, Maharashtra, India.
E-mail: sankettanpure55@gmail.com

Abstract

Introduction: The fingertip is the most commonly injured part of the hand; therefore, fingertip injuries are among the most frequent injuries that surgeons are required to treat. Crush injuries of the fingertip are typically due to compression by a closing door. We report a late presentation of fingertip crush injury and its management on the dominant little finger in a child.
Case presentation: A 2-year-old male presented with infected and early necrosis of dominant hand little fingertip, caused due to door crush injury. The patient presented at 35 days with an exposed distal phalanx, marginal necrosis and partially healed, ulnarly-placed pulp of the fingertip. The parents of the child were counselled for one attempt of thorough debridement and consideration of pulp adipo-fascial flap repositioning to cover the distal phalanx. Local debridement and trimming of the pulp skin edges were carried out. The ulnarly displaced pulp was repositioned on the tip to cover the distal phalanx and sutured to the radial aspect of the nail fold with absorbable sutures. At 2 years follow up, the injured little finger was normal in cosmesis, function and nail growth.
Conclusion: Healing potential in children is good. Thorough debridement, nailbed and pulp reconstruction to cover the tip of distal phalanx and immobilisation for two weeks help to provide better cosmesis in the form of normal contour of the fingertip and movements, even in late presenting cases.
Keywords: Childhood crush injury, Fingertip, Late presentation, Debridement

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How to Cite this Article:  Tanpure S, Lad P | Late Presentation and Reconstruction of Fingertip Crush Injury in a Child: A Unique Case Report | International Journal of Paediatric Orthopaedics | September-December 2021; 7(3): 38-41.

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Editorial

Volume 7 | Issue 3 | September-December 2021 | Page: 01 | Jayant  S. Sampat
DOI-10.13107/ijpo.2021.v07i03.113

Authors: Jayant S. Sampath FRCSEd (Tr & Orth) [1]

[1] Department of Orthopaedics, Rainbow Children’s Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

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Dr. Jayanth S. Sampath,
Rainbow Children’s Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
E-mail: editor.posi.ijpo@gmail.com

Dear friends and colleagues
This issue of IJPO features original articles and case reports on a wide variety of paediatric orthopaedic conditions ranging from congenital deformities to infection and trauma. The POSI fraternity from India and around the globe have been sending in their submissions on a regular basis. This has enabled the IJPO team to publish twelve articles in this issue including 4 original papers, a new record for the POSI journal.
The “arm board” technique for the management of supracondylar fractures highlights the constant innovations being introduced into surgical practice by POSI members. Barick and colleagues have conducted a well-designed prospective study on walking age in children with clubfoot. Their work will help us to counsel parents of children with clubfoot appropriately. Other original articles on the management of osteoid osteoma and hemi-epiphyseodesis of the ankle add to the existing literature and provide new insights into the management of these conditions.
The case reports represent an eclectic mix of conditions from the rare “dysosteosclerosis” to the common problem of fingertip injuries in children. Each report is well written and presented to convey a clear message to the reader. On behalf of the Editorial Board, we commend each of the authors for their contribution and recognise the significant effort involved in seeing a submission through to publication. In the background, a large team of paediatric orthopaedic surgeons have provided their invaluable support for the peer-review process.
This issue also showcases the non-surgical skills of POSI members. Our cover page illustration is by Dr Easwar. T. R from Palakkad who dedicates his considerable artistic gift for charitable causes. Dr Taral Nagda has overseen the style and presentation of IJPO since its inception, in addition to creating previous cover page illustrations.
We have evolved substantially over the last 18 months. From reliance on invited article and symposia in the early days, IJPO is now composed entirely of original research work.
As always, we request interested POSI members to send in their submissions to the journal, volunteer to review articles and join the Editorial Board of the journal. Please visit our website www.ijpoonline.com for further details.

Jayanth S Sampath FRCSEd (Tr & Orth)
Editor, International Journal of Paediatric Orthopaedics (IJPO), POSI
editor.ijpo@gmail.com

How to Cite this Article: Sampat JS | Editorial | International Journal of Paediatric Orthopaedics | May-August 2021; 7(2): 01.

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