[Therapeutic concept for fracture of the trochanter major in hip joint alloarthroplasty].

During the first two years following the foundation of the Orthopaedic Clinic of Frankfurt (O.) (1985/1986) occurred connected with the procedure of hip arthroplasty by reason of failing technical teamwork of the operation steam 20 fractures of the Trochanter major. By means of aetiological-biomechanical analysis and a roentgenological classification three groups of fractures which require different therapeutic measures are described. Experiences with our treatment and the development of this complication are demonstrated.