Lesser Trochanter Migration following Intramedullary Fixation of an Intertrochanteric Femur Fracture
Intertrochanteric femur fractures are commonly observed in the elderly and may be associated with a complete fracture of the lesser trochanter in over 50% of cases. The migration of the lesser trochanter secondary to the psoas muscle contracture is a rare event. This case report presents a rare case...
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| Main Authors: | Carlo Montoli, Cecilia Pasquali, Elia Paiusco, Vincenzo Pellecchia, Ettore Vulcano |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2016-01-01
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| Series: | Case Reports in Orthopedics |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/9348032 |
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