2025年1月22日 · Femoral neck fractures are common injuries to the proximal femur associated with increased risk of avascular necrosis, and high levels of patient morbidity and mortality. Diagnosis is generally made radiographically with orthogonal radiographs of the hip.

2018年12月11日 · Femoral neck fractures are common in older adults, especially those with bones that have been weakened by other medical conditions. Read about the most common causes, as well as treatments,...

2023年5月8日 · Femoral neck fractures are a specific type of intracapsular hip fracture. The femoral neck connects the femoral shaft with the femoral head. The hip joint is the articulation of the femoral head with the acetabulum. The junctional location makes the femoral neck prone to …

2024年6月24日 · A femoral neck fracture is a type of hip fracture. It can come with some complications, so prompt treatment, typically with surgery, is essential. Setting up your home to avoid falling hazards is important to prevent a femoral neck fracture, especially if you are at risk due to your age.

2024年9月26日 · Neck of femur (NOF) fractures, or femoral neck fractures, are common injuries sustained by older patients who are more likely to have both unsteadiness of gait and reduced bone mineral density, predisposing to fracture. Elderly osteoporotic women are at greatest risk.

2024年2月24日 · The femoral neck fracture is a common injury primarily affecting elderly individuals, often resulting from low-energy trauma such as a fall from standing height. This fracture occurs in the proximal portion of the femur, where the femoral head connects to …

A hip fracture occurs just below the head of femur (HOF), the region of the femur called the femoral neck. A femoral neck fracture disconnects the HOF from the rest of the femur. Click Hip Anatomy for more details

A fractured neck of femur (broken hip) is a serious injury, especially in older people. It is likely to be life changing and for some people life threatening. It occurs when the top part of the femur (leg bone) is broken, just below the ball and socket joint.

2024年3月26日 · Femoral neck fractures are among the most common injuries in adults over 65 years. They are typically caused by a fall that follows a trivial incident such as tripping on the pavement or in the home. Pre-existing osteoporosis further increases the risk of a femoral neck fracture after a fall.

2024年5月1日 · Femoral neck fractures (FNFs) pose a complex and multifaceted orthopedic challenge, necessitating a nuanced understanding to navigate their diagnosis, treatment, and subsequent management effectively.