Classifications of Intertrochanteric fractures and their Clinical Importance

Abstract

Intertrochanteric fractures are one of the most common fractures encountered by an orthopaedic Surgeon. Many attempts to classify these fractures are made and different scientific rationale are applied by various authors. Here we tried to provide an overview of both old and new classification of intertrochanteric fractures and also provide with the clinical significance of the same Keywords: intertrochanteric fractures, hip fractures, classifications