Introduction

Intertrochanteric fractures account for nearly 50% of fractures around hip. They continue to be a major cause of disability leading to reduced quality of life and also death. 90% Intertrochanteric fractures of femur in elderly occurs commonly through osteoporotic bone due to simple fall^1,2, where as in young individuals it may be a result of high energy injury such as motor vehicle accident or fall from height.²

Trochanteric fractures present a huge threat to life. If they are not treated, they may cause a considerable change in quality of life; which results in greater percentage of deaths. Thereby increase mortality or morbidity.

Intertrochanteric fractures represent perhaps the most important public health problem the orthopaedic surgeon facing today. Being common among old age patients, this would need more care and sort out an effective treatment option available today to reduce morbidity and provide mobility.

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