Research on the lateral wall in trochanteric hip fractures

VernacularTitle:股骨转子间骨折外侧壁的研究进展
Author: Yingjie ZHENG ; Kainan LI
Keywords: Hip fractures; Fracture fixation,internal; Influencing factors; Lateral wall
From: Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2017;19(2):133-137
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: The lateral wall,a new concept in the study of trochanteric hip fractures,has a great influence on the choice of internal fixation methods,stability of the fracture and prognosis of the patients.Currently,the research on the lateral wall focuses on the factors leading to its rupture,its anatomical features and its effect on internal fixation,but results in controversial views which are mostly influenced by the subjective and experimental factors.This review deals with how the concept of lateral wall was proposed,the importance and anatomical features of lateral wall,the causes for lateral wall rupture and current treatment perspectives of trochanteric hip fractures,aiming at increasing the awareness of the lateral wall among orthopedic surgeons and related researchers.