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[trō-kăńtər]
(n.)Any of several bony processes on the upper part of the femur of many…
(n.)The second proximal segment of the leg of an insect.
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Trochanter - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Trochanter is a part of the thigh bone. It can refer to: • Greater trochanter • Lesser trochanter • Third trochanter •Fourth trochanter
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Greater trochanter - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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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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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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The bony bump is called the greater trochanter. Inflammation in the bursa between the tendon and the greater trochanter is called trochanteric bursitis. This problem is common in older individuals. It may also occur in younger patients who are extremely active in exercises such as walking, running, or biking.
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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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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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