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This document discusses reverse obliquity intertrochanteric fractures of the femur. It begins by defining this distinct fracture pattern, which has an opposite configuration from standard intertrochanteric fractures. Various fixation methods are described, but sliding hip screws often fail due to inappropriate biomechanics. The case report then describes treatment of a 92-year-old woman with this injury via dynamic condylar screw fixation. Discussion emphasizes that reverse obliquity fractures behave differ
- Author
- Indra Purwanto Akbar
- Language
- EN