title: Femoral neck and ipsilateral neck and shaft fractures in the young adult.
abstract: Femoral neck and ipsilateral neck and shaft fractures in the young adult represent a significant source of morbidity and mortality. This article reviews the anatomy, pathophysiology, radiographic evaluation, timing of surgery, and complications in an attempt to increase recognition of these injuries and provide better patient care.
authors.affiliation: Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, NY, USA.
authors.forename: K D
authors.initials: KD
authors.lastname: Plancher
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Donshik
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000145:classification / Q000150:complications; D005265:Femoral Neck Fractures / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D005270:Femur Head / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000098:blood supply; D005271:Femur Head Necrosis / Q000209:etiology; D005599:Fractures, Ununited / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D009104:Multiple Trauma; D011859:Radiography; D015599:Trauma Severity Indices