Femoral Neck Fracture Quiz
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Tomohiro Hamahata, MD (Orthopedic surgery)
Dr. Hamahata graduated from the Jikei University of Medical Science. After working at Asanokawa General Hospital and Kosei Chuo Hospital, he joined the Department of Orthopedics at Asakusa Hospital in April 2021, specializing in general orthopedics and joint replacement surgery.
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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is femoral neck fracture?
A break in the proximal femur at the level of the hip. This fracture is associated with a high risk of complications
Symptoms of femoral neck fracture
Joint pain
Hip pain
Difficulty moving the joint(s)
Difficulty in walking
Hip joint hurts when sleeping
Hip joint hurts when walking
History of osteoporosis / weak bones
Fell down recently
Questions your doctor may ask to check for femoral neck fracture
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose femoral neck fracture
Do you have any joint pain?
Do you have pain in your hip joints?
Are your joints stiff and difficult to move?
Do you have any difficulty walking?
Does your hip joint hurt when you sleep?
Treatment for femoral neck fracture
Surgery is required to treat the break in the majority of fractures. In younger patients, this can be done with fixing the bone so it can heal. In older patients, replacing the hip joint with a partial or total replacement may be necessary.
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Reviewed By:
Kent C Doan, MD (Orthopedic surgery)
Dr Doan Graduated from the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine and completed residency training in Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Colorado. He completed additional fellowship training in Orthopedic Sports Medicine at the prestigious Steadman Clinic and Steadman Philippon Research Institute in Vail, Colorado. He is a practicing Orthopedic Surgeon who specializes in complex and revision knee and shoulder surgery at the Kansas City Orthopedic Institute. He also holds an assistant professorship at the University of Kansas City.
Tomohiro Hamahata, MD (Orthopedic surgery)
Dr. Hamahata graduated from the Jikei University of Medical Science. After working at Asanokawa General Hospital and Kosei Chuo Hospital, he joined the Department of Orthopedics at Asakusa Hospital in April 2021, specializing in general orthopedics and joint replacement surgery.
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