Which of the following statements is true regarding neck of femur fracture?
A. Extracapsular fractures have a higher incidence of avascular necrosis compared to intracapsular fractures.
B. In the young displaced fractures should be reduced and fixed urgently. This is the correct answer
C. Internal rotation of the affected limb is a common clinical finding.
D. Mortality for elderly patients is >80% at one year.
E. Non-union is not a complication.
A. Intracapsular femoral fractures are at increased risk of avascular necrosis due to disruption of the capsular
blood supply at the time of injury.
B. In young patients the fracture should be reduced and fixed early to decrease the risks of avascular necrosis
and non-union.
C. Patients more commonly present with a short, externally rotated limb.
D. Mortality at one year is approximately 25%.
C. Patients more commonly present with a short, externally rotated limb.