The relationship between femoral neck fracture in adult and avascular necrosis and nonunion: A retrospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

One of the most serious sequelae of femoral neck fractures (FNFs) is avascular necrosis (AVN), and this complication translates to significant morbidity and mortality. This study was conducted to determine the relationship between the etiologies and management of FNFs at our institution and the development of AVN or nonunion.

Materials and methods

This study was a retrospective medical chart review of all adult patients admitted and managed for FNF.

Results

There were a total of 69 FNF patients reviewed. FNF was caused by a fall in 37 patients (53.6%), a road traffic accident in 16 (23.2%), motorcycle and motorbike accidents in 8 (11.6%), and heavy exercise in 8 (11.6%). Twenty-four patients (34.8%) had fixation within 24 h of injury, and 45 (65.2%) went mo

SUBMITTER: Koaban S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6357682 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature