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
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
