A fractured neck of femur (broken hip) is a serious injury, especially in older people. It is likely to be life changing and for some people life threatening.

9 сент. 2024 г. · Femoral neck fractures are common injuries to the proximal femur associated with increased risk of avascular necrosis, and high levels of ...

Neck of femur fractures are typically caused either by low energy injuries (the most common type), such as a fall in frail older patient, or high energy ...

26 сент. 2024 г. · Neck of femur (NOF) fractures, or femoral neck fractures, are common injuries sustained by older patients who are more likely to have both unsteadiness of gait ...

Fracture of the femoral neck is a common fragility injury in the elderly which can result from a fall or minor trauma in combination with underlying ...

A hip fracture occurs just below the head of femur (HOF), the region of the femur called the femoral neck. A femoral neck fracture disconnects the HOF from the ...

26 мар. 2024 г. · Femoral neck fractures are among the most common injuries in adults over 65 years. They are typically caused by a fall that follows a trivial incident.

A neck of femur fracture is another term used to describe a broken hip. It is a very common injury, which mainly affects people over the age of 65.