Isolated Femoral Greater Trochanter Fracture and Colon Tumor Perforation: A Case Report

Abstract

Colon tumor perforation induced by blunt trauma is rare. Isolated femoral greater trochanter fracture is also very unusual in the orthopedic field. This case involves both conditions caused by one traumatic event. Most bowel perforations are induced by direct abdominal trauma; however, this report presents the first documented case of the force from a blow to the trochanter causing colon tumor perforation.