ReviewJournal of clinical orthopaedics and trauma2021
The incidence and management of Isolated Greater Trochanteric Fractures - A systematic review of 166 cases.
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- A novel figure-of-eight polymeric cerclage wiring technique for greater trochanter fixation in revision arthroplasty and conversion of failed proximal femur fracture fixations to total hip arthroplasty.Journal of orthopaedics and traumatology : official journal of the Italian Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology · 2026Article
- Intramedullary Nailing vs. Plate Fixation for Trochanteric Femoral Fractures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Occult intertrochanteric extension of greater trochanter fractures on magnetic resonance imaging has weak interrater reliability.European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie · 2025Article
- Isolated greater trochanter fracture may impose a comparable risk on older patients' survival as a conventional hip fracture: a population-wide cohort study.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2022Article
- Lessons Learned from Nonoperative Management of Greater Trochanter Fractures After Total Hip Arthroplasty.JB & JS open accessArticle
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Abstract
backgroundIsolated fractures of the greater trochanter are unusual injuries with a wide spectrum of presentation, investigations and management strategies.
aimsThe objective of this study was to evaluate the incidence and treatment protocols used in the management of Isolated Greater Trochanteric Fractures (IGTF).
methodsA systematic literature review of the PubMed and Central Register of Controlled Trials (Cochrane) databases by using the search term 'greater trochanter fracture and hip fracture' was conducted for Randomised Controlled Trials (RCT's), including prospective and retrospective non-experimental studies.
resultsThe search yielded 15 studies meeting our inclusion criteria encompassing 166 patients with Isolated Greater Trochanteric Fractures (IGTF). Most of the reports were observational studies due to paucity of coverage on this topic in literature. Computed Tomography (CT) or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) were the common modalities used to diagnose these injuries. Most of the patients were managed with non-operative methods.
conclusionThis systematic review analyses the consensus of treatment of IGTF based on evidence-based practice. When the IGTF is identified, the majority of studies advocate conservative management to surgery for such cases. Furthermore, large cohort studies with clearly documented outcome follow up are required to establish objective treatment guidelines for IGTF.
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