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  1. Open Access 01-12-2024 | Osteoporosis | OriginalPaper

    Association of osteoporotic fractures of femoral neck and femoral neck geometric parameters in native Chinese women

    Femoral neck fracture is the most serious type of osteoporotic fracture, accounting for approximately 49‒57% of hip fractures [ 1 – 3 ]. The one-year mortality rate associated with these fractures is approximately 14‒36% [ 4 ], up to 50% of …

  2. 03-05-2024 | Hip-TEP | Online First

    Low reoperation rate after fixation of displaced femoral neck fractures with the femoral neck system (FNS)

    Displaced femoral neck fractures (FNFs) are a challenging clinical problem to manage, with a relatively high rate of complications. In physiologically “young” patients (i.e., less than 50–60 years old), FNFs account for less than 5% of all hip …

  3. 28-03-2024 | Edema | Online First

    MRI characteristics of radiographically occult femoral neck fractures in trauma patients with ipsilateral femoral shaft fractures

    There is a well-established relationship between high energy femoral shaft fractures and ipsilateral femoral neck fractures [ 1 – 3 ]. While the femoral shaft fractures are usually easily identified with diagnostic radiographs of the femur …

  4. Open Access 09-05-2024 | Periprosthetic Fracture | Online First

    Treatment of femoral neck fractures using actis stem: complication rate in 188 uncemented hemiarthroplasties

    Due to global population ageing, growing elderly demographic, and increasing life expectancy, it is projected that the annual incidence of displaced femoral neck fractures might increase up to 21.3 million by the year 2030 [ 12 , 18 ]. Considering …

  5. Open Access 01-12-2024 | Dynamic Hip Screw | ReviewPaper

    Positive buttress reduction in femoral neck fractures: a literature review

    As a result of an aging population, the number of people with hip fractures continues to increase and is expected to reach 63 million by 2050 [ 1 , 2 ]. Most (54%) of the fractures occur in the neck of the femur [ 3 ]. The incidence of femoral neck …

  6. Open Access 02-05-2024 | Online First

    Low avascular necrosis rates in femoral neck fractures: efficacy of cannulated screw fixation

    The treatment approach for intracapsular fractures varies based on fracture characteristics, patient condition, and surgeon preference, with options including fixation or arthroplasty [ 1 ]. In elderly, frail, or comorbid patients, arthroplasty is …

  7. 29-01-2024 | Bisphosphonate | Letter

    Predictors of atypical femoral fractures: experience of a Portuguese Fracture Liaison Service

  8. 05-04-2024 | Hip-TEP | Online First

    Letter to editor “Periprosthetic fracture following arthroplasty for femoral neck fracture: Is a cemented stem protective?”

  9. 15-04-2024 | Periprosthetic Fracture | Online First

    The cost-effectiveness of osteoporosis medications for preventing periprosthetic fractures following femoral neck fracture indicated hip arthroplasty: a break-even analysis

    For each decade of life after the age of 50, the risk of hip fracture doubles [ 1 ]. Due to the aging population, the volume of worldwide hip fractures was projected to increase from 1.7 million in 1990 to 6.3 million in 2050 [ 2 ]. Although they …

  10. Open Access 01-12-2024 | Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head | OriginalPaper

    The small screw-apex distance is potentially associated with femoral head osteonecrosis in adults with femoral neck fractures treated by closed reduction and percutaneous 3 parallel cannulated screws

    Femoral neck fractures (FNFs) are among the most common fractures in elderly individuals, accounting for approximately 50% of all hip fractures [ 1 ]. These fractures pose a serious threat to the health and quality of life of patients [ 2 – 4 ].

  11. Open Access 03-05-2024 | Femoral Fracture | Online First

    Retrospective evaluation of radiological and clinical outcomes after surgical treatment of proximal femoral fractures utilizing PFNA and PFNA augmented

    With increasing prevalence of osteoporosis and falls in a generally ageing population, there has also been an increase in proximal femur fractures. A further spread is to be expected as the number of elderly people is expected to continue to rise …

  12. 03-02-2024 | Osteoporosis | OriginalPaper

    Secondary fracture and mortality risk with very high fracture risk osteoporosis and proximal femoral fracture

    Osteoporosis is one of the most prevalent skeletal disorders and is characterized by decreased bone mineral density (BMD) and increased bone fragility, often leading to fragility fractures [ 1 ]. These fractures, primarily observed in the older …

  13. Open Access 01-12-2024 | Hip-TEP | OriginalPaper

    Comparison of acute outcomes from elective total hip replacements and after fragility femoral neck fractures in nonagenarians

    Femoral neck fractures (FNFs) are a global healthcare burden, and a leading cause of hospital admissions among the elderly in the United Kingdom (UK) with an associated 30-day mortality rate of 6.5% [ 1 ]. Currently, the UK National Health Service …

  14. 07-05-2024 | Online First

    Descriptive analysis of incidence and risk factors for short intramedullary nail breakage in femoral intertrochanteric fractures: a multicenter (TRON group) retrospective study

    The incidence of hip fractures is increasing [ 1 ], and new epidemiological data have shown that the number of patients could reach up to 6.3 million per year in 2050 [ 2 ]. Femoral intertrochanteric fractures account for one-half of all hip …

  15. Open Access 01-12-2024 | OriginalPaper

    Determination of the ideal plate for medial femoral condyle fracture fixation: an anatomical fit and biomechanical study

    Despite advances in implant design, distal femoral condyle fractures remain to be a challenging fracture to manage; these fractures are often intra-articular, and patients are easily prone to functional limitations in the setting of complications.

  16. Open Access 01-12-2024 | Femoral Fracture | OriginalPaper

    Therapeutic advantage of teriparatide in very elderly patients with proximal femoral fractures: a functional and BMD analysis

    Osteoporotic fractures, notably in the elderly and those with chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension, underscore the necessity of tailored prevention strategies, including for high-risk groups like aged individuals and postmenopausal …

  17. Open Access 12-04-2024 | Hip-TEP | Online First

    Risk factors for femoral stem fracture following total hip arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta analysis

    The reported incidence of femoral stem fracture after total hip arthroplasty (THA) currently ranges from under 0.1 to 3.4%, [ 1 – 4 ] although historically much higher rates have been reported above 10% [ 5 ]. The low rate of stem fracture in …

  18. 11-03-2024 | Hip-TEP | Online First

    Periprosthetic fracture following arthroplasty for femoral neck fracture: is a cemented stem protective?

    Femoral neck fractures (FNF) are a common injury primarily affecting the elderly population and are associated with high morbidity and mortality [ 1 – 4 ]. In the US, the incidence of FNF in individuals > 65 years old is 146 per 100,000 individuals …

  19. Open Access 01-12-2024 | Dynamic Hip Screw | OriginalPaper

    Comparison of young femoral neck fractures treated by femoral neck system, multiple cancellous screws and dynamic hip screws: a retrospectively comparison study

    Globally, hip fractures afflict 4.5 million patients annually, with a substantial portion of these fractures occurring in the femoral neck [ 1 ]. This is accompanied by an enormous socioeconomic burden and medical challenge. For old patients …

  20. Open Access 01-05-2024 | Ankle Fracture | Online First

    Primary arthrodesis for diabetic ankle fractures using a modified retrograde femoral intramedullary locking nail combined with lateral plating, surgical technique, and early results of a pilot study

    Ankle fractures in diabetic patients carry more complications risk compared to matched none diabetic patients, with an overall complication incidence of up to 47% compared to 15%, respectively [ 1 – 3 ]; furthermore, diabetes mellitus (DM) showed …

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