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intertrochanteric fracture
Etiology:
1) falls
2) motor vehicle accidents
Epidemiology:
1) males
2) vigorously active elderly
Management:
1) surgical fixation, nails/hip screws
2) weight-bearing determined by surgeon
Related
greater trochanter
intertrochanteric
General
femoral fracture; fracture of the femur (hip fracture)
References
Genova, A, UCLA Intensive Course in Geriatric Medicine & Board
Review, Marina Del Ray, CA, Sept 12-15, 2001