General/Introduction The femoral neck fracture (Syn. femoral neck fracture), describes a fracture of the femur near the hip joint. Usually, a fall on the side is the reason for a fracture of the neck of the femur. Due to the increased tendency to fall and slower reflexes, it is a common injury for older people. … Femoral neck fracture
Symptoms In the foreground of the complaints are strong pains, which are movement-dependent and become even worse with passive hip flexion. Often there is also a malposition of the leg in the hip. This is also a diagnostic sign of the fracture process. Typically, a completely displaced fracture, for example, results in a shortening of … Symptoms | Femoral neck fracture
Femoral neck fracture in children The thigh bone (femur) is the strongest bone in the human body, and therefore breaks in healthy young people only in the case of strong violence, such as a fall from a great height. Due to generally better healing processes in children, conservative therapies can be justified far more often … Femoral neck fracture in children | Femoral neck fracture
Summary The fracture of the neck of the femur is the clinical picture of the elderly person and is usually caused by a fall to the side. It can be classified according to the angle of the fracture gap (Pauwels) and the displacement of the fragments (Garden). These classifications are used to decide on therapy … Summary | Femoral neck fracture
Introduction The fracture of the femoral neck (syn. : femoral neck fracture) is one of the most common fractures in older people. A banal fall is sufficient in many cases as an accident mechanism. As a result of reduced bone density in osteoporosis, the risk of such injuries increases. The neck of the femur is … Late consequences of a fracture of the femoral neck
Hip Arthrosis Hip arthrosis is a disease of the hip joint caused by wear and tear of structures close to the joint. Secondary hip arthrosis can result in the subsequent installation of a hip prosthesis. An untreated femoral head necrosis can cause the development of secondary hip arthrosis. Further causes of hip arthrosis as a … Hip Arthrosis | Late consequences of a fracture of the femoral neck
Leg length difference A functional leg length difference can occur as a late consequence after surgical treatment of a femoral neck fracture. As a result of impaired fracture healing or loosening of implants, the formation of an asymmetrical leg axis is possible. The diagnosis of a leg length difference is usually made clinically. Over time, … Leg length difference | Late consequences of a fracture of the femoral neck
Introduction/Definition Even a simple fall can lead to a fracture of the femoral neck (syn. : femoral neck fracture or fracture of the femoral neck). In most cases, this affects older people suffering from osteoporosis. As women suffer more frequently from a loss of bone substance due to hormonal changes in old age, they are … Healing time of the fracture of the femoral neck
Duration of pain A fracture of the neck of the femur is often associated with considerable pain. The operation itself also usually causes considerable pain. As a rule, a significant improvement in pain occurs after a few weeks. Adequate pain therapy and early mobilization with supportive physiotherapy are supportive. Duration of rehabilitation The medical rehabilitation … Duration of pain | Healing time of the fracture of the femoral neck
Prognosis In order to prevent a femoral neck fracture, the main cause, a general tendency to fall, must be eliminated or reduced, especially in older people. Besides circulatory problems that can lead to collapse, overdose or incorrect use of sleeping, pain or sedative drugs are also triggering factors for falls. Especially when medicating with many … Prognosis | Fracture of the femoral neck
Introduction A femoral neck fracture is the fracture of the neck of the femur close to the hip joint, also called collum femoris in medical terminology. The injury usually occurs as a result of a fall or other force applied to the neck of the femur and is typical of older age. The risk of … Fracture of the femoral neck
Symptoms A femoral neck fracture is usually accompanied by severe pain, which can be aggravated by an attempt to move the hip joint and especially by pressure on the large rolling mound, the so-called trochanter major. Rarely and especially in the case of compressed and non-displaced fractures, only moderate pain occurs, which can be confused … Symptoms | Fracture of the femoral neck
