HIP FRACTURES-INTERTROCHANTERIC FRACTURES

SUMMARY

1. This is the most common type of hip fracture.

2. Highly fragmented fractures may result in significant blood loss and hypovolemia.

3. Postoperatively, a leg length discrepancy may result due to comminution status post-fixation.

4. Moderately high forces are generated in this area, and a strong fixation is required.

5. Fractures may be non-displaced, displaced two-part fractures, or unstable three-part fractures.

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