Presentation
Left hip pain.
Patient Data
Age: 75
Gender: Female
Left coxofemoral joint X-ray
From the case:
Avulsion fracture of the greater trochanter of the femur
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There is avulsion of the left greater trochanter with signs of chronicity.
Case Discussion
Trochanteric fractures are more common in young patients, in elderly populations they usually result from a direct trauma, especially related with falls.
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