FEMORAL NECK FRACTURE

What is the "prognosis" of Femoral Neck Fracture?

Only one in four patients with hip fractures recovers completely. Traction is a traditional method of realigning bone and is monitored with x-ray so that the traction can be adjusted. Casting the leg from hip to ankle can be utilized for minor femur fractures, especially in children. Finally, surgery can be utilized to place metal plates, screws and rods to help stabilized the fracture and join the bones to heal together.

Under which "causative agent" can Femoral Neck Fracture be classified?

exogenous: Trauma/physical agents

What is the "incidence" of Femoral Neck Fracture in the United States?

Each year, one in every three adults age 65 and older falls, annual incidence of hip fracture is approximately 1.7 million worldwide. Thus, by the year 2040, over 650,000 hip fractures will occur annually in older adults, and 18-33% of these older hip fracture patients will die within the first year of their fracture.

What is the "official" definition of Femoral Neck Fracture?

Femoral Fractures can vary greatly depending on the type of injury and force applied to cause the fracture. The most common fracture of the femur include transverse fractures, oblique fractures, spiral fractures, comminuted fractures and open fractures. 3 types of fractures are Intracapsular Fractures, Intertrochanteric Fracture, Subtrochanteric Fracture.

What is the "mortality rate" of Femoral Neck Fracture in the United States?

Hip fractures in the elderly are associated with high 1-year mortality rates. Surgical delay greater than 4 days increases the 6-month and 1-year mortality risks.

What is the "etiology" (causes) of Femoral Neck Fracture?

Hip fractures most commonly occur from a fall or from a direct blow to the side of the hip. Some medical conditions such as osteoporosis, cancer, or stress injuries can weaken the bone and make the hip more susceptible to breaking. In severe cases, it is possible for the hip to break with the patient merely standing on the leg and twisting. Because the femur is the strongest bone in the body, it takes a great deal of force to fracture. This type of force comes from motor vehicle accidents or serious falls. In children, femur fractures can also be an indicator of abuse.

Radiographically, how is Femoral Neck Fracture portrayed on a general imaging study?

Non-displaced fracture looks like a crack a displaced looks foreshortened in the AP position and the head of the femur looks like it is broken off in the lateral position.

Which classification is Femoral Neck Fracture? Additive or Destructive

Possibly additive depending on the amount of swelling, in which case the technique should be raised to allow for adequete penetration for a diagnostic image.

What is the "morbidity rate" of Femoral Neck Fracture in the United States?

Very high. Only 1 in 4 hip fracture patients recover completely.

What is the "prevalance" of Femoral Neck Fracture in the United States?

What is the "prevalence" of Femoral Neck Fracture in the United States? The lifetime risk of a femoral neck fracture in a 50-year-old individual has been estimated to be 4.6% in males and 13.9% in women.