With the deepening of the research on intertrochanteric fracture, the importance of "lateral wall" of femur is gradually recognized. The integrity of the lateral wall can affect the stability of intertrochanteric fractures, the choice of surgical methods and internal fixation, and the outcome of patients after surgery, which has become a research hotspot. However, there is no unified understanding on the definition of lateral wall, the judgement of injury status and the treatment of lateral wall fracture. This article reviews the literature, and combines with the clinical understanding of the role of the lateral femoral wall, in order to provide reference for orthopaedic surgeons and relevant researchers.
随着对股骨转子间骨折研究的日益深入，股骨“外侧壁”的重要性逐渐被大家所认识。外侧壁的完整性可影响股骨转子间骨折的稳定性、手术方式和内固定物的选择以及患者的术后疗效，目前已成为研究热点。但对于外侧壁的定义、损伤状态的判断及外侧壁骨折的治疗等方面，还未形成统一认识。该文通过文献回顾，并结合临床中对于股骨外侧壁作用的疏浅认识，对其作一阐述，以期能给骨科医生和相关研究者提供参考和借鉴。.
Keywords: Intertrochanteric fracture; internal fixation; lateral wall.