What disease is femoral intertrochanteric fracture

Intertrochanteric fractures are fractures from the base of the femoral neck to the level of the lesser trochanter.

Osteoporosis is more common with age, and minor trauma may lead to intertrochanteric fractures. Older people are relatively inflexible and prone to falls, increasing the risk of fractures. Treatment options vary, generally including conservative treatment and surgical treatment. Conservative treatment is mainly suitable for patients who are in poor physical condition and cannot tolerate surgery, but require prolonged bed rest, which may bring a series of complications. Surgical treatment can make patients move early and reduce complications related to bed rest. At present, internal fixation surgery, such as intramedullary nail fixation, can provide better stability. Long-term bed rest may lead to complications such as pressure sores, lung infection, urinary tract infection, deep vein thrombosis of lower limbs, which seriously affect patients 'rehabilitation and quality of life. Active prevention and timely treatment of these complications are very important for patients' recovery.