How long does it take for a fractured femoral condyle to heal?
This normally takes between 6 to 8 weeks but can be up to 14 weeks. During this time, weight-bearing through the injured side can be gradually increased from non-weight-bearing to toe-touch weight bearing to partial weight-bearing, as pain allows.
How do you fix a broken Hoffa?
Surgical treatment. Anatomic reduction of the articular surface, stable fixation, and early mobilization should be the aims of treatment. Open reduction and internal fixation is the 1st choice for the treatment of displaced Hoffa fractures, and it is also suitable for the treatment of nondisplaced Hoffa fractures.
Can you walk with a femoral stress fracture?
Femoral stress fractures take several months to fully heal. If the pain is manageable and you can walk without too much discomfort, start with at-home treatment. Stop any moderate activity and repetitive, stressful exercises (running, squatting, cycling).
Is the lateral femoral condyle weight bearing?
Most cases of osteochondral injury occur in the anterior region, which is the non-weight-bearing portion of the lateral femoral condyle. We describe two patients with osteochondral injury of the weight-bearing surface of the lateral femoral condyle associated with lateral dislocation of the patella.
How is a femoral stress fracture diagnosed?
The fulcrum test is used to aid the diagnosis of femoral shaft stress fractures. It is also useful in assessing the healing response. If the clinical test is positive during the physical examination, the diagnosis is confirmed by a bone scan or a Magnetic Resonance Imaging scan(MRI).
What is the hop test for a stress fracture?
Performing the Test: Have the patient hop up and down on the affected limb several times barefoot. A large amount of pain in a localized area of the lower extremity is a positive test and may signify a fracture.
