Femoral Neck Stress Fracture
synonyms:
Femoral Neck Stress Fracture ICD-9
- 733.95 (stress fracture of Bone)
Femoral Neck Stress Fracture Etiology / Epidemiology / Natural History
Femoral Neck Stress Fracture Anatomy
Femoral Neck Stress Fracture Clinical Evaluation
- hip pain, groin pain, generally in long distance runner.
Femoral Neck Stress Fracture Xray / Diagnositc Tests
- Bone scan or MRI: the diagnosis of femoral neck stress fracture must be ruled out with bone scan or MRI in any patient suspected of having a femoral neck stress fracture before return to any sporting activity to decrease the risk of a displaced fracture.
Femoral Neck Stress Fracture Classification / Treatment
- compression-side fx: crutches and non-weight bearing.
- tension-side fx-on the superior side of the femoral neck. High risk of displacement even if non-weight bearing=ORIF. If fx displaces prognosis for return to sport is poor even after fixation
Femoral Neck Stress Fracture Associated Injuries / Differential Diagnosis
Femoral Neck Stress Fracture Complications
- Displaced femorl neck fracture
- AVN
Femoral Neck Stress Fracture Follow-up Care
Femoral Neck Stress Fracture Review References
- Boden BP, JAAOS 8:344;2000
- Mora SaA OKU-Sports Medicine 3, 139-153
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