Albert Hoffa facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Albert Hoffa
Born	31 March 1859
Died	31 December 1907
Education	Marburg Freiburg

Albert Hoffa (born March 31, 1859 – died December 31, 1907) was an important German doctor. He was a surgeon, which means he performed operations. He was also an orthopedist, a doctor who treats bone and muscle problems. Plus, he was a physiotherapist, helping people recover movement and strength. Hoffa was born in Richmond, a place in what is now South Africa.

Albert Hoffa's Life and Work

Albert Hoffa studied medicine at two universities in Germany: Marburg and Freiburg. After finishing his studies, he opened his own clinic in Würzburg in 1886. This clinic focused on fixing bone and muscle issues, helping people with physical therapy, and using massage.

Later, in 1895, he became a professor at the University of Würzburg. This meant he taught medical students. In 1902, he moved to Berlin to lead the orthopedics department there.

What Albert Hoffa is Known For

Albert Hoffa made several important contributions to medicine.

Helping Babies with Hip Problems

In 1890, he created a special surgery for babies born with hip dislocations. This is a condition where the hip joint is not properly in place from birth. His operation helped many children.

The Hoffa System of Massage

He also developed a special way of using massage therapy. This system, sometimes called the "Hoffa system," helped patients recover from injuries and improve their movement.

Hoffa's Fat Pad Disease

You might hear his name linked to a condition called "Hoffa's fat pad disease." This problem causes ongoing knee pain. It happens when a small pad of fat under the patella (your kneecap) gets irritated or inflamed.

Starting a Medical Journal

In 1892, Albert Hoffa started a medical journal. It was called Zeitschrift für orthopädische Chirurgie. A journal is like a special magazine where doctors and scientists share their new discoveries and research.

Selected Writings

Albert Hoffa wrote many books and articles to share his knowledge. Here are a few of them:

• Lehrbuch der Fracturen und Luxationen für Ärzte und Studierende, 1888 – This was a textbook about broken bones and luxations (dislocations) for doctors and students.
• Lehrbuch der orthopädischen Chirurgie, 1891 – A textbook about orthopedic surgery.
• Technik der Massage, 1893 – This book explained his techniques for massage.
• Atlas und Grundriss der Verbandlehre, 1897 – A guide about how to apply bandages.

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See also

In Spanish: Albert Hoffa para niños

• Hoffa fracture
• Busch-Hoffa fracture