Lesser Trochanter Migration following Intramedullary Fixation of an Intertrochanteric Femur Fracture

Case Rep Orthop. 2016:2016:9348032. doi: 10.1155/2016/9348032. Epub 2016 Feb 22.

Abstract

Intertrochanteric femur fractures are commonly observed in the elderly and may be associated with a complete fracture of the lesser trochanter in over 50% of cases. The migration of the lesser trochanter secondary to the psoas muscle contracture is a rare event. This case report presents a rare case of sudden groin pain three-week status after intramedullary fixation of a intertrochanteric femur fracture.