Intertrochanteric fracture is a type of femur (thigh bone) head fracture. It is very common in the elderly population and the major cause is ground-level falls. One may need special x-rays or scans to visualize the fracture. It generally needs surgical treatment and stabilization of the joint with hip screws and nails used for this purpose.
Intertrochanteric Fracture - Types, Symptoms, and Management
An intertrochanteric hip fracture occurs about a few inches below the hip joint and does not interrupt the blood supply of the bone, thus making repair easier.
