The greater trochanter of the femur is a large, irregular, quadrilateral eminence and a part of the skeletal system. Type 1 lesions are avulsion fractures of the greater trochanter secondary to acute contraction of the gluteus muscles.
They may be divided into those involving epiphyseal separation of adolescence and true we are aware of only two case reports of avulsion fracture of the greater trochanter following trauma in adolescents.4,5 the patients were aged twelve. Greater trochanteric fractures can be classified into: Isolated greater trochanter fractures are uncommon.
A supplementary radiographic exam revealed the concomitant avulsion of the greater trochanter, consequently surgical management of the coxofemoral luxation was attempted successfully.
John kiel on 26 september 2020 01:20:47. It may occur due to direct injuries, especially in older adults, or it may occur indirectly due to string contraction of the gluteus minimus and gluteus medius muscles. Milch h (1939) avulsion fracture of the great trochanter. Isolated fracture of the greater trochanter. It tends to occur as a consequence of a. It may be noted that these muscles aid in hip movement by joining to the greater trochanter. Avulsion fractures result when the fracture fragment is pulled from its parent bone by forceful contraction of a tendon or ligament. Apophyseal avulsion fractures of the pelvis and hip are relatively common among physically active. The greater trochanter of the femur is a large, irregular, quadrilateral eminence and a part of the skeletal system. Feldman f, staron rb (2004) mri of seemingly isolated greater trochanteric fractures. We present the case of a 56 year old patient who fell from a height. Lesser trochanter avulsion (page 1) femoral greater trochanter avulsion fracture figure 1 from avulsion fracture of the lesser trochanter: Rarely involve the greater trochanter (1, 11), presumably. Create your own flashcards or choose from millions created by other students. Lower extremity | trauma | pediatrics | hip | fractures. Only when the pulled off fragment of bone is pulled more than several centimeters. Greater trochanteric fractures can be classified into: