Subtrochanteric Fractures- Current Management Options

Abstract

The Subtrochanteric fractures account for 10-34% of all hip fractures (David G Lavelle 2003).These fractures have long been recognized as the most difficult of femoral fractures in terms of treatment (Delong William G. 2001). These are the fractures between lesser trochanter and 5cm distally. They may occur as singly but sometimes extension of intertrochanteric fractures. Prior to twentieth century these fractures were less common but more complicating to the patient. As the treatment options were few therefore, the situation used to be life threatening (Delong William G. 2001).