Femoral neck locking plate versus multiple cannulated screws for femoral neck fractures in young adults: a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Managing femoral neck fractures (FNFs) in young adults remains a significant clinical dilemma. No single internal fixation method has demonstrated clear superiority. The aim of this study was to compare the clinical and radiographic outcomes of FNFs in young adults treated with femoral neck locking plate (FNLP) or conventional partially-threaded 6.5 mm multiple cannulated cancellous screws (MCCS).

Methods

A randomized controlled clinical trial (RCT) study was conducted on 74 patients to assess FNLP and MCCS in management of FNFs in young adults in Sohag university hospital between October 2022 and October 2024. The outcomes included Harris Hip Score (HHS), weight-bearing timelines, radiographic union times, and complication rates.

Results

FNLP demonstrated

SUBMITTER: Othman YA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12359918 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature