Abstract:Introduction: Intertrochanteric fractures are a type of extracapsular fractures of the proximal femur occurring between the greater and lesser trochanter. They are frequently seen in the elderly because their incidence is higher as life expectancy increases.
Objective: to describe the current information related to epidemiology, anatomy, presentation, classification, evaluation and management of intertrochanteric fractures.
Methodology: a total of 35 articles were analyzed in this review, including review and … Show more
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