title: Femoral neck stress fractures.
abstract: Fifty-four femoral neck stress fractures were studied prospectively to evaluate treatment methods. Fifty-four fractures in 49 patients were identified in a 4 year prospective study that included 1,049 stress fractures of all types. From our evaluation of treatment methods, a modification of existing classification systems was developed based on radiographic findings and treatment. Differences from earlier studies were noted in racial diversity, in nonprogression of tension-side fractures, and in return to function.
authors.affiliation: Martin Army Community Hospital, Fort Benning, Georgia.
authors.forename: L R
authors.initials: LR
authors.lastname: Fullerton
authors.forename: H A
authors.initials: HA
authors.lastname: Snowdy
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001510:Bed Rest; D012090:Cumulative Trauma Disorders / Q000145:classification / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D005265:Femoral Neck Fractures / Q000145:classification / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011446:Prospective Studies; D011859:Radiography