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Intertrochanteric Femur Fracture Overview by Muhammad Akhyar is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Intertrochanteric fractures occur between the greater and lesser trochanters of the femur. They are most common in elderly female patients due to osteoporosis and falls. Risk factors include osteoporosis, muscle weakness, and falling. Mechanisms of injury are usually low-energy falls in the elderly or high-energy trauma in younger patients. Treatment involves surgical fixation with devices like the sliding hip screw or cephalomedullary nails to allow early mobilization and prevent complications of prolonged
- Author
- Muhammad Akhyar
- Language
- EN