Title of article :
Internal Fixation Using Screw in Undisplaced Femoral Neck Fracture: Educational Corner
Author/Authors :
Zafari, Hamid Reza Department of Orthopedic Surgery - Joint Reconstruction Research Center - Tehran University of Medical Sciences - Tehran, Iran , Hoveidaei, Amir Human Department of Orthopedic Surgery - Joint Reconstruction Research Center - Tehran University of Medical Sciences - Tehran, Iran , Mortazavi, Mohammad Javad Department of Orthopedic Surgery - Joint Reconstruction Research Center - Tehran University of Medical Sciences - Tehran, Iran
Abstract :
Femoral neck fracture is considered to be one of the most devastating and common injuries encountered by orthopedic surgeons. Over 150000 femoral neck fractures occur every year in the United States (US), and in accordance with aging of the population, this number will be doubled by the year 2050. This condition can be considered as a healthcare burden with notable socioeconomic impact worldwide (1-3). Regarding the Garden classification, type 1 and 2 are considered impacted or undisplaced femoral neck fracture (UFNF) (4). Although the treatment of displaced femoral neck fracture in the elderly is commonly defined as hip arthroplasty, the treatment for UFNF is still controversial (5, 6).
Keywords :
Neck Fractures , Bone Screws , Fracture Fixation , Internal Fixators
Journal title :
Journal of Orthopedic and Spine Trauma
