AI Article Synopsis
- Femoral neck fractures in younger adults are rare but can lead to significant complications like avascular necrosis and nonunion.
- Despite advancements in treatment, these complications remain notably high.
- A better understanding of femoral neck anatomy and fracture types may improve clinical outcomes and reduce complication rates.
Article Abstract
Femoral neck fractures in physiologically young adults are relatively uncommon. The reported incidence of avascular necrosis and nonunion rates remain relatively high despite the advancement in understanding and surgical management. Understanding the normal femoral neck anatomy and its relationship to presenting fracture pathology in young adults could help to lessen reported high complication rates to provide better clinical outcomes.
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