FEMORAL NECK FRACTURE (Most common hip fracture)

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

(sometimes Neck of Femur (NOF), subcapital, or intracapsular fracture) denotes a fracture adjacent to the femoral head in the neck between the head and the greater trochanter. These fractures have a propensity to damage the blood supply to the femoral head, potentially causing avascular necrosis.

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

Age (older patients, higher risk), Sex (female patients at a higher risk), Osteoperosis, Certain medications. Cortisone medications, such as prednisone, can weaken bone if you take them long term.Nutritional problems. Lack of calcium and vitamin D in your diet.Physical inactivity. Weight-bearing exercises, such as walking, help strengthen bones and muscles, making falls and fractures less likely.Tobacco and alcohol use. Smoking and drinking alcohol can interfere with the normal processes of bone building and remodeling, resulting in bone loss

Which classification is Femoral Neck Fracture? Additive or Destructive

Destructive

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 "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.

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

Intracapsular Fracture. This fracture occurs at the level of the "neck" of the bone and may have loss of blood supply to the bone. Intertrochanteric Fracture. This occurs further down the bone and tends to have better blood supply to the fracture pieces. Subtrochanteric Fracture. This occurs even further down the bone and may be broken into several pieces

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

More than 250,000 hip fractures occur in the United States each year;

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

One out of five hip fracture patients dies within a year of their injury.

What is the "prognosis" of Femoral Neck Fracture?

Only one in four patients with hip fractures recovers completely. For true intracapsular hip fractures (Femoral Neck Fractures), the surgeon may decide either to fix the fracture with individual screws (percutaneous pinning) or a single larger screw that slides within the barrel of a plate. Most older patient will receive hip replacements, younger patients may have internal fixation devices installed.

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

The incidence of hip fractures increases with age, doubling for each decade after age 50.incidence of femoral neck fractures in the United States is 63.3 cases per 100,000 person-years for women and 27.7 cases per 100,000 person-years for men. A total of 310,000 individuals were hospitalized with hip fractures in the United States (US) alone in 2003