title: Lesser Trochanter Migration following Intramedullary Fixation of an Intertrochanteric Femur Fracture.
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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics, Ospedale di Luino, 21016 Luino, Italy.
authors.forename: Carlo
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Montoli
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics, Ospedale di Luino, 21016 Luino, Italy.
authors.forename: Cecilia
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Pasquali
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics, Ospedale di Luino, 21016 Luino, Italy.
authors.forename: Elia
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Paiusco
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics, Ospedale di Luino, 21016 Luino, Italy.
authors.forename: Vincenzo
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Pellecchia
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics-Limb Lengthening & Complex Reconstruction, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY 10021, USA.
authors.forename: Ettore
authors.identifier: 0000-0002-0780-2159
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Vulcano