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References

Nonunion Greater Trochanteric Osteotomy

Occurs in 5% of total hip arthroplasties using a transtrochanteric approach (Amstutz)

Broken wires with a united greater trochanter are associated with bursitis

Non union of greater trochanteric osteotomy with broken and frayed cerclage cable.

Non union of greater trochanteric osteotomy with broken and frayed cerclage cable. Note broken piece of cerclage cable has migrated toward ischial tuberosity.