Sep 26, 2024 · 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 and reduced …

Mar 6, 2025 · Femoral neck fractures are common injuries to the proximal femur associated with increased risk of avascular necrosis, and high levels of patient morbidity and mortality. …

Feb 21, 2022 · fracture NOF is a common ED presentation and timely recognition, analgesia, referral, ward admission for previon of decubitis ulcers, and care of comorbidities are required …

Apr 20, 2023 · Neck of femur (NOF) fractures can occur anywhere from the subcapital region of the femoral head to 5cm distal to the lesser trochanter (Fig. 1). Figure 1 – The bony landmarks …

Dec 14, 2020 · Neck of femur (NOF) fractures typically occur in the elderly, with a predominance for women (4:1). However, they can occur in young patients as a result of high-energy trauma. …

Plain radiographs (sensitivity 93-98%) is the first-line investigation for suspected Neck of Femur(NOF) fractures. In patients with a suspected occult NOF fracture, MRI (sensitivity 99 …

LT 9-13 years (9) Delbert Classification . Type 1 - transepiphyseal separation / fracture - rarest - associated with hip dislocation - AVN 100% . Type 2 - transcervical fracture - commonest 50% …

Apr 10, 2020 · They recommended that patients with a displaced intra-capsular neck of femur fracture (NOF) should be offered a total hip replacement (THR) [1] if they fulfilled the following …

Our aim to study the incidence, demographics, inpatient stay, use of imaging and outcomes of patients who have non-operatively managed NOF fractures. The data was collected …

Treatment of a femoral neck fracture depends on several factors and can be fixed in a number of ways, such as with a short gamma nail, long gamma nail or partial replacement …