Treatment of femoral neck fractures in the elderly

  Older people lose bone calcium due to changes in bone quality and are very prone to fractures of the femoral neck if they land on their hips when they fall. At this time, the fracture grows slowly, and it is very easy to produce necrosis of the femoral head and the fracture does not heal.  This can reduce the complications of long-term bed rest, such as lung infections, pressure sores, urinary tract infections, and reduced cardiopulmonary function. It can significantly reduce the morbidity and mortality rate due to conservative treatment of femoral neck fractures and improve the quality of life of the elderly.  If there is a contraindication to surgery, traction in bed for 3 weeks is advocated before moving to the floor for functional activities.