Abstract
From 1988 to 1996, we treated femoral neck fractures in 3 children. In this fracture, complications were frequent and included avascular necrosis, non-union, disturbed growth at the upper end of the femur.
There were 2 males and 1 female ranging in age from 3 to 9 years, with average of 6.0. The average follow-up period was 14 months (range: 12-15 months). An undisplaced fracture was treated conservatively, and two displaced fractures were treated operatively.
Bone union was achieved in all. Clinically, there was no problem at follow-up time. Avascular necrosis didn't occur in our cases. Adequate primary internal fixation was necessary for this fracture.
