Femoral Neck Hip Fracture
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A hip fracture is a condition in which the proximal end of the femur, near the hip joint, is broken. Such a fracture is a serious injury that occurs mostly in elderly people over 65 years and complications can be life threatening. [1]
Clinically Relevant Anatomy[edit | edit source]
The hip joint is a ball and socket joint, formed by the head of the femur and the acetabulum of the pelvis. The convex head fits perfectly in the concave socket of the acetabulum forming a synovial joint. From an osteological viewpoint, the proximal end of the femur in four major parts, namely: femoral head, femoral neck, trochanter major and the minor trochanter. These parts are most often and most closely involved with hip fractures. The hip joint is a very sturdy joint, due to the tight fitting of the bones and the strong surrounding ligaments and muscles. [2]
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