Intraoperative imaging of open reduction and internal fixation of right femoral neck fracture shown includes AP fluoroscopic image with a slight varus deformity (a), AP fluoroscopic image ...

Femoral neck fractures and peritrochanteric fractures are equally prevalent and make up over 90 percent of proximal femur fractures. The femoral neck is the most common location for a hip fracture.

Femoral neck fractures account for nearly 45% of hip fractures, making them a significant issue for surgeons. Yet, there is little agreement on how to treat them.Robert B. Bourne, MD, chair of ...

Treatment of Ipsilateral Femoral Neck and Shaft Fractures Kenneth A. Egol, MD, and Kenneth J. Koval, MD, Fracture Service, The Hospital for Joint Diseases, Orthopaedic Institute, New York, NY.

Stress fractures, which can affect long-distance runners, can occur in the femoral neck. Fractures of the femoral head are rare but may result from a high-impact injury.

Data on 17,985 femoral neck fractures over a period of 16 years from the Australian Joint Registry suggest that modern hemiarthroplasty and total hip arthroplasty have similar incidences of ...

An intertrochanteric fracture is a specific type of hip fracture. “Intertrochanteric” means “between the trochanters,” which are bony protrusions on the femur (thighbone). They’re the ...

Introduction Fractures of the ipsilateral femoral neck and shaft are a rare but challenging combination of injuries. As of 1993, approximately 250 cases had been reported in the literature.