Greater trochanter fracture

Case contributed by Heba Khaled Al Ja’afreh
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Left hip pain for one month. History of falling down.

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Minimally displaced fracture of left greater trochanter, with minimal callus formation.
Diffuse generalized osteopenia with degenerative changes.
Vascular calcifications noted.

ct

Minimally displaced fracture seen in the left greater trochanter.

Degenerative changes of the bone are noted.

Case Discussion

A case of isolated greater trochanter fracture.

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