In the context of assessment of a thigh injury, greater trochanter is a bony landmark of the thigh that should be palpated.
The greater trochanter belongs to the skeletal system and is part of the femur which is large, irregular and quadrilateral eminence.
The thigh injury can be assessed by the palpation of the greater trochanter.
Thigh injuries generally happen due to various strains, like Hip flexor strains, quadriceps strain, Groin strains etc. Thigh injuries can also be caused due to contusion.
The palpation of the greater trochanter, gives a positive predictive value of 83%. The findings are seen on magnetic resonance imaging.
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