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Outcomes of Femoral Neck System in Treating Intra-capsular Neck of Femur Fractures in a Young Adult: A Case Report

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The introduction of the Femoral Neck System (FNS) represents a promising alternative to traditional cancellous cannulated (CC) screw fixation for managing intra-capsular neck of femur (ICNF) fractures. This case report aims to validate its safety and report the outcomes in a young patient. The findings demonstrate that the FNS possesses excellent biomechanical properties and provides significantly greater overall construct stability bearing in mind, that it was used in a Pauwels Classification Grade 3 ICNF fracture.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.66661

Authors: Swaroop Solunke, Mohammed Talha Muneer, Ashwin Deshmukh, Ishan Shevate, Abhishek Nair

Institutions: Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune

Language: English

Topic: Hip and Femur Fractures

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4401524611