A case of bilateral simultaneous traumatic intertrochanteric fracture

Description: In orthopedic traumatology, a unilateral intertrochanteric fracture is probably one of the commonest fractures in the elderly. The incidence of bilateral pathological intertrochanteric fracture is also not uncommon. In this case report, we are presenting a case of bilateral simultaneous traumatic displaced intertrochanteric fractures in a young patient. The patient had met with a road traffic accident and sustained injuries to both hips. Surprisingly the patient didn't have any other injuries. His both hips were operated by a staged procedure providing a good functional outcome.
J.Harshvadhan & M.M.Prabhakar: A case of bilateral simultaneous traumatic intertrochanteric fracture in a young patient due to dashboard injury . The Internet Journal of Orthopedic Surgery. 2008 Volume 10 Number 2