Pertrochanteric
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Pertrochanteric is an adjective meaning (anatomy) Passing through the (greater) trochanter.
Meaning
(anatomy) Passing through the (greater) trochanter.
Example Sentences
Unstable 4 part pertrochanteric fractures of the proximal femur without lateral cortical support presents considerable technical problem in treatment and the risk of failure is high with any implant.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pretrochanteric, intratrochanteric, transtrochanteric, intertrochanteric, subtrochanteric, peritrochanteric.
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