Biomechanics of the Proximal Femur With Subtrochanteric Fractures

This video reviews the biomechanics and function of the proximal femur and surrounding structures as they relate to subtrochanteric femur fractures. It also reviews epidemiology, incidence, risk factors, mechanisms of injury, signs and symptoms, diagnostic techniques, and classification systems of subtrochanteric femur fractures.

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