Osteosynthesis for Intracapsular Fracture of the Femoral Neck

Abstract

This study evaluated the results of surgery for patients with intracapsular fractures of femoral neck. Subjects consisted of 12 fractures (12 patients) with an average age of 50.4 years who were followed up for 6 months to 4 years 2 months (mean 2 years 7 months). We classified these fractures according to Garden's staging. All cases except one achieved bony union and there were no cases with late segmental collapse. We conclude that osteosynthesis, when adequately indicated for intracapsular fractures of the femoral neck, achieves good results.