1993 Volume 42 Issue 2 Pages 778-781
Generally patients with femoral neck fractures should be treated surgically. However, it is not well known whether surgery is recommended in patients who may additionally suffer from mental disorders. A retrospective study was performed to determine the effect of mental disorders on clinical outcome in 13 patients who had been treated surgically for femoral neck fractures while under psychiatric treatment. In comparision with 65 patients free of such disorders, psychiatric patients demonstrated significantly longer periods between the time of injury and surgery. However, no significant difference was found in preoperative complications, postoperative period in bed, hospital stay, or functional prognosis.
We conclude that patients with mental disorders should be treated for femoral neck fractures surgically while under psychiatric treatment.
