Femoral Neck Fracture: Definition, Uses, and Clinical Overview
Femoral Neck Fracture is a break through the femoral neck, the narrowed segment connecting the femoral head to the femoral shaft. It is a clinical condition and a major subtype of hip fracture. It commonly presents after a fall in older adults or after high-energy trauma in younger patients. It is frequently discussed in emergency care, orthopedic surgery, geriatrics, and rehabilitation settings.