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.

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 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 ...

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.