Quantitative assessment of changes in lesser trochanter shapes in relation to femoral rotations.

CONCLUSION: The surgeon should be aware of the possible femoral malrotation if the distance between the lateral cortex of the femur and the most medial point of the lesser trochanter on the operated side is more than 106% or less than 90% of that measured with the femur in neutral rotation on the healthy side.
LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level IV, Diagnostic study.
PMID: 32254030 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica - February 29, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Turgut A, Koca A, Uzakgider M, Hancıoğlu S, Erkuş S, Kalenderer Ö Tags: Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc Source Type: research