Contents
- Basic Knowledge of Intertrochanteric Fractures
- The challenge of intramedullary nails
- The concept and significance of the lateral wall of the greater trochanter
- Fixation plan of the lateral wall of the greater trochanter
Basic Knowledge of Intertrochanteric Fracture
AO/OTA Classification
- A1 – Simple two parts. Lateral cortex remains intact.
- A2 – Comminuted with postero-medial fragment. Lateral cortex remains intact.
- A3 – line extend across both medial and lateral cortices. Include reverse oblique.
