Abstract

Intertrochanteric fractures are very common fractures among the elderly. In young adults, it is due to high velocity trauma, while elderly adults sustain injury secondary to osteoporosis. Annual incidence and health care cost is expected to increase significantly due to aging and increased life expectancy in the coming years. The goal of surgery is to provide a painless, mobile, and stable hip with normal abductor lever arm function. Biomechanically, intramedullary implants provide posteromedial cortex support and prevent the collapse of the fracture site.

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