<prompt> Most common complication following intertrochanteric fracture femur is:Avascular necrosis of femoral headMalunionRupture of the Iliopsoas tendonDistal gangrene  <response>: Ans. B. MalunionThe commonest complication of a trochanteric fracture of the femur is malunion and results in Coxa vara. Nonunion is rather rare. 