AO 31-A: A1 simple, A2 comminuted, A3 reverse oblique. Implants: DHS for stable A1/A2, CMN for unstable A2/A3. TAD
Introduction Intertrochanteric fractures are extracapsular fractures occurring between the greater and lesser trochanter of the proximal femur. T...
Case Presentation A 68-year-old female presented to the emergency department following a trivial fall at home with severe pain and inability to b...
Which AO/OTA classification type represents a simple two-part intertrochanteric fracture?
In which of the following scenarios is a cephalomedullary nail (CMN) indicated for intertrochanteric fracture fixation?
What is the maximum acceptable TAD (Tip-Apex Distance) to minimize the risk of screw cut-out in intertrochanteric fractures?
What is the primary goal of surgical management in intertrochanteric fractures?
What is a common complication associated with intertrochanteric fractures treated with dynamic hip screw (DHS)?
Which type of intertrochanteric fracture is characterized by comminution and posteromedial involvement?
In elderly patients, what is the typical mechanism of injury for intertrochanteric fractures?
What imaging modality is typically used to assess complex intertrochanteric fractures?
Which muscle primarily acts to flex and externally rotate the proximal fragment in intertrochanteric fractures?
What is the recommended timing for surgical intervention in intertrochanteric fractures?
