Open AccessFemoral Neck Fractures in Young Patients: State of the Art
Author(s) -
Daniel ShiuHin Chan
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of orthopaedic trauma
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.221
H-Index - 121
eISSN - 1531-2291
pISSN - 0890-5339
DOI - 10.1097/bot.0000000000001366
Subject(s) - medicine , fixation (population genetics) , surgery , femoral neck , optimism , population , osteoporosis , environmental health , psychology , social psychology
Femoral neck fractures in young patients are uncommon but are often associated with surgical challenges and complications. The quality of reduction, more than time to surgery, has the most impact on optimizing outcomes and function. There is no consensus in the best fixation construct for these fractures. Neck shortening and varus collapse are the most common challenges of current fixation options. Use of newer implants is being reported with cautious optimism, and further studies are needed. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE:: Therapeutic Level V.