Isolated Apophyseal Avulsion of the Greater Trochanter Treated by Minimally Invasive Osteosynthesis: A Case Report

Isolated apophyseal avulsion of the greater trochanter is a rare condition in the paediatric population, frequently related to avascular necrosis of the femoral head. Since there are few cases in the literature, there is no consensus regarding the best treatment of this injury. Our study describes t...

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Main Authors: Malerba G, Basilico M, Bonfiglio N, Maccauro G
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Malaysian Orthopaedic Association 2020-11-01
Series:Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal
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Online Access:https://www.morthoj.org/2020/v14n3/apophysis-avulsion.pdf