Bilateral intertrochanteric fracture: Definition, Uses, and Clinical Overview
Bilateral intertrochanteric fracture means there are breaks in the upper thigh bones (femurs) near both hips. The fractures occur in the “intertrochanteric” region, which is between two bony prominences called the greater and lesser trochanters. It is most often discussed in emergency care, orthopedic trauma, and geriatric fracture care. Clinicians use the term to describe the injury pattern and guide imaging, stabilization, and treatment planning.