title: [Surgical treatment for proximal femoral fracture in osteoporosis].
abstract: Proximal femoral fracture is one of the common fractures in osteoporosis, and the incidence of it is rising. Early restoration of the patient's preinjury activity level is the primary goal in the treatment of proximal femoral fractures in the elderly to avoid complications. Surgery should be carried out as soon as is practicable. Proximal femoral fracture is classified into femoral neck fracture (intracapsular fracture) and trochanteric fracture (extracapsular fracture). The standard of care for undisplaced femoral neck fracture is primarily internal fixation, and hemiarthroplasty for displaced neck fracture in elderly patients. Internal fixation is indicated for trochanteric fractures.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, San-in Rosai Hospital.
authors.forename: Hideaki
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Kishimoto
mesh_terms: D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D005265:Femoral Neck Fractures / Q000601:surgery; D006620:Hip Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000150:complications*