Lesser Trochanter Migration following Intramedullary Fixation of an Intertrochanteric Femur Fracture

Intertrochanteric femur fractures are commonly observed in the elderly and may be associated with a complete fracture of the lesser trochanter in over 50% of cases. The migration of the lesser trochanter secondary to the psoas muscle contracture is a rare event. This case report presents a rare case...

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Main Authors: Carlo Montoli, Cecilia Pasquali, Elia Paiusco, Vincenzo Pellecchia, Ettore Vulcano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2016-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Orthopedics
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/9348032