Synonyms in a broader sense Femoral neck fracture, femoral fracture, femoral fracture, Pauwels classification, Garden classification, femoral head necrosis, femoral head death, screwing, DHS = dynamic hip screw, hip prosthesis, osteoporosis Definition In a femoral neck fracture, the upper end of the femur breaks just below the head of the femur, usually due to a … Femoral neck fracture causes, diagnosis and treatment
Diagnosis The X-ray image is decisive for the final confirmation of the suspected diagnosis of a femoral neck fracture. As a rule, a pelvic x-ray and an axial x-ray of the hip are taken. In the vast majority of cases, no further diagnostic imaging is necessary. In young patients who have been exposed to considerable … Diagnosis | Femoral neck fracture causes, diagnosis and treatment
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
Complications Complications in surgical therapy of femoral neck fracture: Vascular, tendon and nerve injuries Thrombosis/pulmonary embolism Infection Slipping of the fracture Implant loosening False joint formation (pseudarthrosis) Femoral head necrosis Aftercare Prognosis Postoperative early mobilization is an absolute must for the mostly older patients. For this reason, mobilization begins with standing at the bed already … Complications | Femoral neck fracture causes, diagnosis and treatment
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
The scaphoid is the largest of the carpal bones. Especially when falling on the wrist, the scaphoid is often affected. Due to its special anatomical position, the scaphoid heals particularly poorly after a fracture. In the case of a fracture that runs straight through the bone, part of the scaphoid is no longer supplied with … The scaphoid
How long must I wear the cast? After a scaphoid fracture, the healing process is usually checked every two to three weeks with an X-ray. For this purpose, it may be necessary to remove the cast and then adjust a new one. Overall, however, the scaphoid must be immobilized for at least two months, and … How long must I wear the cast? | The scaphoid
What can I do to speed up the healing process in the cast? Good immobilization is very important in scaphoid fractures. For this reason, care should also be taken to protect the affected hand when a plaster cast is applied. Even if the pain in the wrist subsides, one should not carry heavy loads with … What can I do to speed up the healing process in the cast? | The scaphoid
Definition A fatigue fracture generally refers to a bone fracture (a fracture) that is not due to unnatural stress on the bone, but to prolonged overloading. Normally, fractures occur due to movements against the actual direction of force of the bone, for example when the bones of the lower leg deviate strongly to the left … Fatigue fracture of the heel
Symptoms Like almost all sports injuries, fatigue fracture can manifest itself in many different ways. For the attending physician, the decisive factor is the overview of all the patient’s symptoms and the course of the injury, which is determined in the course of the so-called anamnesis. Often the first sign is a rather unspecific, uncomfortable … Symptoms | Fatigue fracture of the heel
Therapy After making the difficult diagnosis, the adequate treatment of a fatigue fracture of the heel follows. This consists primarily of absolute protection and relief. A longer period without sport is just as important and necessary as sufficient rest periods in everyday life. At no time should you run excessively long and a lot, as … Therapy | Fatigue fracture of the heel