Do most femoral neck fractures heal?

Most of the fractured neck of femur will recover after active treatment. The treatment and recovery results of fractured neck of femur vary according to the severity of the disease. The specific recovery results are related to the different parts of the fracture line, the patient’s age, the success or failure of the surgery and other factors. Fractures of the femoral neck can be categorized into three types according to the location of the fracture line: subtrochanteric fracture, trans-trochanteric fracture, and basilar fracture of the femoral neck. Subtrochanteric fractures have a high risk of ischemic necrosis of the femoral head. Trans-trochanteric fractures are prone to ischemic necrosis of the femoral head or non-union of the fracture. Fractures at the base of the femoral neck are easy to heal. People who are too old, have poor general health, and have other co-morbidities may have a slower recovery and higher surgical risk than the general population, and may have a lower-than-average recovery. If the patient is young and strong and has no other diseases, the prognosis is better if the fracture is mild. There are currently three surgical methods for treating femoral neck fractures: closed reduction internal fixation, incision reduction internal fixation, and artificial arthroplasty. Choosing the appropriate surgical method according to the type of fracture, and the surgeon’s surgical level and other factors will affect the patient’s prognosis. Patients should go to regular hospitals for treatment and rehabilitation training under the guidance of doctors. Family members need to actively cooperate with the treatment during the rehabilitation process.