Chapter 13. Injury of the lower extremities

13.1. Hip fractures

Isolated fractures of the large and small trochanter, proximal femur, diaphysis and distal femur are distinguished (Fig. 13.1).

Fig. 13.1. Femur sections according to the Universal Classification of Fractures

The proximal section (metaepiphysis) of the femur is limited by a line running along the lower edge of the lesser trochanter, distal section (metaepiphysis) - a square with sides equal to the widest part of the distal metaepiphysis. Between these areas, the diaphysis is located.