Comminuted Intertrochanteric Femur Fracture - Case Based Discussion
Introduction Intertrochanteric fractures are extracapsular fractures occurring between the greater and lesser trochanter of the proximal femur. These injuries are common in the elderly population following low-energy falls but may also occur in younger patients following high-energy trauma. The fracture pattern may range from simple two-part fractures to highly comminuted unstable fractures with loss of posteromedial and lateral wall support. Comminuted intertrochanteric fractures are considered...
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