Intertrochanteric Fracture: Causes, Diagnosis, and Surgical Treatment
1. Introduction to Intertrochanteric Fractures An intertrochanteric fracture is a specific, severe type of hip fracture that occurs in the proximal segment of the femur (thigh bone). This fracture line runs between the greater trochanter and the lesser trochanter, two prominent bony protrusions located just below the neck of the femur. These fractures are a … Read more