Femoral Neck Fracture
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Femoral Neck Fracture

ByGovind Solanki

The femoral neck fracture is a common injury primarily affecting elderly individuals, often resulting from low-energy trauma such as a fall from standing height. This fracture occurs in the proximal portion of the femur, where the femoral head connects to the shaft of the bone. The incidence of femoral neck fractures is increasing globally, attributable…

Intertrochanteric Fracture

Intertrochanteric Fractures

ByGovind Solanki

Introduction Intertrochanteric fractures are those that occur between the greater and lesser trochanters of the proximal femur outside the capsule. The dense trabecular bone that makes up the intertrochanteric portion of the femur is situated between the greater and lesser trochanters. The greater trochanter is where the gluteus medius, gluteus minimus, obturator internus, and piriformis…