Femoral Neck Fracture: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

The following symptoms and complaints may indicate a femoral neck fracture (femoral neck fracture):

Leading symptoms

  • Motion-dependent pain in the hip joint/groin.
  • Radiation of pain into the knee possible
  • Shortened leg with external rotation (external rotation) – especially with dislocation (displacement or twisting of bones).
  • Inability to lift the injured leg stretched.
  • Walking / standing is not possible
  • Hematoma (bruise)