Background: Femoral neck fractures are urgent injuries that require precise reduction and stable fixation. In some cases, however, early treatment is not possible. Objectives: The present study aimed to evaluate long-term results of delayed fixation of femoral neck fractures using cannulated screws. Patients and Methods: This retrospective descriptive-analytical study was conducted on 26 patients with femoral neck fractures. The patients were treated through a closed reduction and fixation method using cannulated screws. Patients were followed up for at least five years and the rate of complications was determined. Results: In this study, 26 patients with mean age of 34.3 years were assessed. Average time interval from injury to surgery was 46.4 ± 12.2 hours; 18 patients (69%) were operated on with more than 36 hours of delay. Incidence of AVN and nonunion was reported in 10 (38.4%) and 3 (11.5%) patients, respectively. Conclusions: Time plays an important role in treatment results of femoral neck fractures. To treat the fractures, closed reduction and fixation using cannulated screws may still be the best option.
Elmi,A , Tabrizi,A , Rouhani,A and Mirzatolouei,F . (2013). Long-Term Follow-Up Results of Delayed Fixation of Femoral Neck Fractures in Adults. Trauma Monthly, 18(1), 8-11. doi: 10.5812/traumamon.11275
MLA
Elmi,A , , Tabrizi,A , , Rouhani,A , and Mirzatolouei,F . "Long-Term Follow-Up Results of Delayed Fixation of Femoral Neck Fractures in Adults", Trauma Monthly, 18, 1, 2013, 8-11. doi: 10.5812/traumamon.11275
HARVARD
Elmi A, Tabrizi A, Rouhani A, Mirzatolouei F. (2013). 'Long-Term Follow-Up Results of Delayed Fixation of Femoral Neck Fractures in Adults', Trauma Monthly, 18(1), pp. 8-11. doi: 10.5812/traumamon.11275
CHICAGO
A Elmi, A Tabrizi, A Rouhani and F Mirzatolouei, "Long-Term Follow-Up Results of Delayed Fixation of Femoral Neck Fractures in Adults," Trauma Monthly, 18 1 (2013): 8-11, doi: 10.5812/traumamon.11275
VANCOUVER
Elmi A, Tabrizi A, Rouhani A, Mirzatolouei F. Long-Term Follow-Up Results of Delayed Fixation of Femoral Neck Fractures in Adults. Trauma Mon. 2013;18(1):8-11. doi: 10.5812/traumamon.11275