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Greater trochanter - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The greater trochanter (great trochanter) of the femur is a large, irregular, quadrilateral eminence and a part of the skeletal system. It is directed a little lateralward and backward, and, in the ...
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Online Medical Dictionary and glossary with medical definitions ... Trochanter: One of the bony prominences toward the near end of the thigh bone (the femur). There are two trochanters: ... The greater trochanter: A powerful protrusion located at the proximal (near) and lateral (outside) part of the shaft of the femur;
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Overview: Trochanteric bursitis is characterized by painful inflammation of the bursa located just superficial to the greater trochanter of the femur.1, 2, 3 Patients typically complain of lateral hip pain, although the hip joint itself is ... ... In obese patients, it may be difficult to locate the trochanter directly.
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Definition of trochanter from the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary with audio pronunciations, thesaurus, Word of the Day, and word games. ... Learn more about "TROCHANTER" and related topics at Britannica.com...
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Trochanteric bursitis (greater trochanter pain syndrome). ... Effect of corticosteroid injection for trochanter pain syndrome: design of a randomised clinical trial in general practice. ... Greater trochanter bursitis pain syndrome in females with chronic low back pain and sciatica.
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Type III: 3-fragment fracture without posterolateral support, owing to displacement of greater trochanter fragment; Type IV: 3-fragment fracture without medial support, owing to displaced lesser trochanter or femoral arch fragment;
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The greater trochanter is the name given to an upper part of the femur. ... What is inflammation of the greater trochanter? ... The greater trochanter is the name given to an upper part of the femur. Some of the big muscles in the buttocks attach to this part of the femur and can get inflamed. It is more common in cross...
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Trochanteric bursitis, a common regional pain syndrome, is characterized by chronic, intermittent aching pain over the lateral aspect of the hip. ... The Medscape Journal ... Allergy & Clinical Immunology...
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[trō-kăńtər]
