May 25, 2025 · Femoral neck fractures are common injuries to the proximal femur associated with increased risk of avascular necrosis, and high levels of patient morbidity and mortality. Diagnosis is …

Aug 7, 2025 · The femoral neck is the weakest part of the femur. Since disruption of blood supply to the femoral head is dependent on the type of fracture and causes significant morbidity, the diagnosis and …

Dec 11, 2025 · This article will discuss possible complications of femoral neck fractures, as well as what happens when you experience a femoral neck fracture, from diagnosis to treatment to recovery.

Dec 11, 2018 · Femoral neck fractures are common in older adults, especially those with bones that have been weakened by other medical conditions. Read about the most common causes, as well as …

May 8, 2023 · Outline the treatment options for the reduction of femoral neck fractures, depending on patient population and fracture severity and location. Describe some interprofessional team …

Jul 15, 2023 · Learn about the causes, types, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for femoral neck fractures. Explore available interventions, including nonsurgical and surgical treatments, to …

May 29, 2025 · A femoral neck fracture is a fracture of the femur in the area just below the “ball” of the hip joint, or head of the femur (Figure 1). This area is called the femoral neck and connects the shaft …

Femoral neck fractures are serious injuries to the upper portion of the thigh bone where it connects to the hip joint, commonly affecting older adults due to falls and bone weakness.

Fractures to the femoral neck can completely or partially disconnect the femoral head from the rest of the femur. Femoral neck fractures may be either displaced, where the bone is moved out of its …

Jul 24, 2025 · Etiology In patients <50 years old, femoral neck fractures often are the result of high-energy trauma with a direct force along the femoral shafts. In the older population, these fractures …