Treatment Strategies for Intertrochanteric Fractures
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.