HIP FRACTURES-SUBTROCHANTERIC FRACTURES
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SUMMARY
1. This region is subjected to very high mechanical stresses and is the most difficult to stabilize surgically.
2. Fractures may be simple, fragmented, or comminuted.
Reference(s)
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