Halonen LM, Stenroos A, Vasara H, et al. - This study was intended to evaluate whether infections after intramedullary fixation of trochanteric fractures are uncommon and implant removal is not usually required. Researchers performed a retrospective study including a total of 995 consecutive operatively treated trochanteric fractures to evaluate different risk factors for infection and to describe the results of treatment. After intramedullary fixation of the trochanteric fracture, 28 patients developed a surgical site infection (2.8%). It was shown that after intramedullary fixation, infection of trochanteric fractures can be successfully treated without removal or exchange of the fixation material.