Abstract

A unique fracture pattern involving ipsilateral comminuted trochanteric fracture associated with posterior dislocation of hip in a young adult male following road traffic accident is described. No such pattern of injury could be found in the orthopaedic literature. Mechanism of injury, controversies regarding operative procedures and appropriate surgical approach are discussed. Result at one year of follow up showed complete union of fracture without any radiological signs of avascular necrosis of head of the femur.

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