Proximal femur
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Fractures
Fractures of the proximal femur are also called "hip fractures", and are classified as follows: centered
Trochanteric
Trochanteric fractures are subdivided into either intertrochanteric (between the greater and lesser trochanter[1]) or pertrochanteric (through the trochanters[1][2]) by the Müller AO Classification of fractures.[3] Practically, the difference between these types is minor. The terms are often used synonymously.[4][5] An isolated trochanteric fracture involves one of the trochanters without going through the anatomical axis of the femur, and may occur in young individuals due to forceful muscle contraction.[6] Yet, an isolated trochanteric fracture may not be regarded as a true hip fracture because it is not cross-sectional.
References
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- ↑ Page 190 in: Richard A. Gosselin, David A. Spiegel, Michelle Foltz (2014). Global Orthopedics: Caring for Musculoskeletal Conditions and Injuries in Austere Settings . Springer Science & Business. ISBN 9781461415787.
- ↑ Page 365 in: Anita K. Simonds (2007). Non-Invasive Respiratory Support, Third edition: A Practical Handbook . CRC Press. ISBN 9780340809846.
- ↑ Page 303 in: Thomas Pope, Hans L. Bloem, Javier Beltran, William B. Morrison, David John Wilson (2014). Musculoskeletal Imaging E-Book (2 ed.). Elsevier Health Sciences. ISBN 9780323278188.
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