[Femoral neck fractures in young patients]

Unfallchirurg. 2016 Sep;119(9):763-80. doi: 10.1007/s00113-016-0215-z.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Femoral neck fractures in young patients are rare but of high clinical relevance due to the complexity of risk factors and complications. Early stabilization and accurate reduction are of high priority. Femoral head-preserving stabilization by dynamic hip screws or threefold screw osteosynthesis are the methods of choice. Postoperative results should be closely controlled in every case in order to be able to treat possible complications in time.

Keywords: Corrective osteotomy; Dislocations; Femoral head necrosis; Fracture osteosynthesis; Pseudarthrosis.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Bone Screws
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Combined Modality Therapy / methods
  • Evidence-Based Medicine
  • Female
  • Femoral Neck Fractures / complications
  • Femoral Neck Fractures / diagnosis
  • Femoral Neck Fractures / surgery*
  • Fracture Fixation, Internal / instrumentation
  • Fracture Fixation, Internal / methods*
  • Fracture Healing
  • Hip Dislocation / diagnosis
  • Hip Dislocation / etiology
  • Hip Dislocation / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Osteotomy / methods*
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / instrumentation
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods*
  • Treatment Outcome