Isolated greater trochanteric fracture

Case contributed by Ammar Haouimi
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Fall onto the left lateral hip.

Patient Data

Age: 80 years
Gender: Male

Avulsion fracture of the left greater trochanter with no extension of fracture line towards lesser trochanter. No associated femoral neck fracture.

Punctate calcification of the left hip joint.

Case Discussion

CT features of avulsion fracture of an isolated greater trochanteric avulsion fracture.

In this case, the displacement of the bony fragment was less than 1 cm which is usually treated without surgical intervention, the patient must not bear weight on the affected leg for up to a month. 

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