A model factoring in age, femoral neck width and lateral cortical width at lesser trochanter may be able to differentiate atypical vs. typical femur fractures in women, according to study data ...

The extended proximal femoral osteotomy was standardized at 160 mm from the tip of the greater trochanter, ensuring at least 4 to 6 cm of isthmic fit as templated from the radiographs.

Software fix improves osteoporosis diagnosis but points up unreliability of trochanter T-scores Janis Kelly February 07, 2005 Feb 7, 2005 ...

Recently, an intramedullary hip nail with an entrance point through the greater trochanter became popular. Advantages to this device include a shorter incision and less blood loss, as well as ...

The greater trochanter is the name given to an upper part of the femur. Some of the big muscles in the buttocks attach to this part of the femur and can get inflammed. It is more common in cross ...

Time after active career was the only independent predictor of BMD at the lumbar spine, proximal femur (neck, trochanter, and Ward’s triangle), and distal tibia. Conclusions: Former footballers had ...

This measurement was taken at one of five sites – lumbar spine, femoral neck (neck of the femur or thigh bone), total hip, trochanter (part of the femur), total body or forearm.