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disease > trauma > fracture > intertrochanteric fracture
disease > diseases of the osteoarticular system > fracture > intertrochanteric fracture

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intertrochanteric fracture  

Definition

  • A hip fracture is a break that occurs in the upper part of the femur (thigh bone). Symptoms may include pain around the hip particularly with movement and shortening of the leg. (Wikipedia)

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