2024年12月12日 · Intertrochanteric Fractures are common extracapsular fractures of the proximal femur at the level of the greater and lesser trochanter that are most commonly seen following ground-level falls in the elderly population.

2017年10月9日 · stress fracture in femur (when short cephalomedullary nail used) medical complications including death definitive stabilization within 48-72h associated with decreased pulmonary complications, thromboembolic events, length of hospital stay, and morbidity/mortality

Intertrochanteric hip fractures are among the most common types of fractures, and the numbers are increasing as the population ages. Most intertrochanteric fractures are treated surgically. It is therefore important that the treatment methods are effective and have a …

What if the intertrochanteric fracture is occult and nondisplaced? Methods: All nonoperatively treated femoral neck or intertrochanteric femur fractures (AO/OTA 31A and 31B) from 2003 to 2018 were identified. Patients >65 years with negative radiographs but a hip fracture evident on MRI were included.

2023年8月8日 · Intertrochanteric fractures are defined as extracapsular fractures of the proximal femur that occur between the greater and lesser trochanter. The intertrochanteric aspect of the femur is located between the greater and lesser trochanters and …

Stable, unstable, and subtrochanteric intertrochanteric fractures vary widely in their anatomical and biomechanical characteristics, as do the implants used for their fixation. The optimal choice of implant addresses the stability of the fracture and affects the outcome.

2017年7月12日 · This post reviews the common intertrochanteric hip fracture focusing on diagnosis and management.

Intertrochanteric (IT) fractures in the elderly is a challenging surgery. The bones are osteoporotic with implants having less hold as well as the co morbidities associated in these elderly leads to almost one-third mortality by the end of one year, which is a major global economic burden.

2019年5月30日 · In addition to plain film radiographs, would you obtain any further imaging to guide your treatment? Please rate video.

Intertrochanteric fractures are a common type of proximal femoral fracture, and account for high morbidity and mortality. Early recognition and management of such fractures is important, with surgery preferably undertaken within 48 hours.