Intertrochanteric femoral fracture

Case contributed by Bruno Di Muzio
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

80 years old female fall from her own height.

Patient Data

Age: 80 years
Gender: Female

CT Pelvis

ct

Comminuted  intertrochanteric fracture of the right proximal femur. Also, we can see fractures in ipsilateral ischio-pubic region.

Case Discussion

Femoral neck fractures can be divided into two groups: 

  • intra-capsular femoral neck fractures (sub-capital, trans-cervical and basi-cervical);
  • extra-capsular peri-trochanteric fractures (intertrochanteric and subtrochanteric fractures).

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