Intracapsular Femoral Neck Fractures—A Surgical Management Algorithm

James Fletcher, Christoph Sommer, Henrik Eckardt, Matthias Knobe, Boyko Gueorguiev, Karl Stoffel

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Abstract

Background and Objectives: Femoral neck fractures are common and constitute one of the largest healthcare burdens of the modern age. Fractures within the joint capsule (intracapsular) provide a specific surgical challenge due to the difficulty in predicting rates of bony union and whether the blood supply to the femoral head has been disrupted in a way that would lead to avascular necrosis. Most femoral neck fractures are treated surgically, aiming to maintain mobility, whilst reducing pain and complications associated with prolonged bedrest. Materials and Methods: We performed a narrative review of intracapsular hip fracture management, highlighting the latest advancements in fixation techniques, generating an evidence-based algorithm for their management. Results: Multiple different fracture configurations are encountered within the category of intracapsular hip fractures, with each pattern having different optimal surgical strategies. Additionally, these injuries typically occur in patients where further procedures due to operative complications are associated with a considerable increase in mortality, highlighting the need for choosing the correct index operation. Conclusions: Factors such as pathological causes for the fracture, pre-existing symptomatic osteoarthritis, patient’s physiological age and fracture displacement all need to be considered when choosing optimal management.
Original languageEnglish
Article number791
Number of pages10
JournalMedicina
Volume57
Issue number8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 31 Jul 2021

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Keywords

  • Algorithm
  • Arthroplasty
  • Femoral neck fractures
  • Fixation
  • Hip fractures
  • Screws
  • Surgical management

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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