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Incomplete intertrochanteric fractures: imaging features and clinical management.

E Schultz1, T T Miller, S D Boruchov

  • 1Department of Radiology, North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, NY 11030, USA.

Radiology
|April 6, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging unequivocally diagnoses incomplete intertrochanteric fractures, a subset often missed by radiography. Surgical intervention may lead to faster ambulation but similar functional outcomes compared to conservative treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Radiology
  • Medical imaging

Background:

  • Incomplete intertrochanteric fractures represent a distinct injury pattern.
  • Accurate diagnosis is crucial for appropriate management and patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To detail the imaging characteristics of incomplete intertrochanteric fractures using magnetic resonance (MR) imaging.
  • To compare MR findings with conventional radiography.
  • To review treatment strategies and outcomes for this fracture type.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 31 patients diagnosed with incomplete intertrochanteric fractures via MR imaging.
  • Comparison of MR findings with radiographic data in 30 patients.
  • Analysis of fracture characteristics, treatment modalities (surgical vs. conservative), and functional follow-up.

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Main Results:

  • Radiographic and MR findings showed poor correlation; radiography missed most incomplete intertrochanteric fractures.
  • Fracture characteristics (length, involvement of greater trochanter, midline crossing in axial plane) were similar between surgical and conservative groups.
  • Fractures crossing the coronal midline were more frequent in the surgically treated group (50% vs. 23%).
  • Surgical treatment resulted in a 2-day shorter time to ambulation, with no significant difference in subjective functional status at follow-up.

Conclusions:

  • Incomplete intertrochanteric fractures are a unique subset of intertrochanteric fractures.
  • MR imaging is essential for unequivocal diagnosis of these fractures.
  • While surgery may expedite ambulation, functional outcomes appear comparable to conservative management in the short term.