Three-dimensional mapping of intertrochanteric fracture lines.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Available research about the anatomic patterns of intertrochanteric fractures is lacking, and fracture mapping has not previously been performed on intertrochanteric fractures. This study aimed to determine the major trajectories of intertrochanteric fracture lines using computed tomography data from a series of surgically treated patients.

Methods

In this study, 504 patients with intertrochanteric fractures were retrospectively analyzed. Fracture patterns were graded according to Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Osteosynthesefragen (AO) classification. Fracture lines were transcribed onto proximal femoral templates and graphically superimposed to create a compilation of fracture maps that were subsequently divided into anterior, posterior, lateral, and medial fracture map

SUBMITTER: Li M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6846262 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature