Impacted femoral neck fracture

Case contributed by Roberto Schubert
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Fractured her femoral neck 3 weeks previously. Decision was made for conservative treatment.

Patient Data

Age: 80 years
Gender: Female

Complete medial femoral neck fracture with valgus impaction. The medial trabeculae of the FN are almost intact.

Case Discussion

Garden I valgus impacted fracture.

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