Femoral neck fractures are intracapsular fractures. The capsule is the area that contains the fluid that lubricates and nourishes the hip joint. Fractures in this area are categorized based on the ...

Hip fractures are common in people with osteoporosis, particularly in the femoral neck. The femoral neck is a short, bony segment that connects the head of the femur (thigh bone) to the main shaft, ...

What is a Femoral Neck Fracture? Fracture neck of femur is a type of hip fracture seen in elderly people. An unsteady gait or reduced bone mineral density, both of which may be seen in the elderly is ...

Hip instability continues to be an infrequent, yet frustrating complication of total hip arthroplasty (THA). Restoration of normal hip anatomy and bio-mechanics at the time of THA is critical to ...

Your femur connects many important muscles, tendons, and ligaments in your hips and knees to the other parts of your body, including parts of the circulatory system. More than that, it helps you carry ...

Numerous options exist for the treatment of this complex injury pattern. Controversy exists as to which fracture to stabilize first and what hardware combination to use. The optimal timing of such ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The Emperion femoral component (Smith & Nephew, Memphis, Tenn) is a modern incarnation of the S-ROM femoral ...

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Orthopedics leader Medacta International today announced the introduction of the MiniMAX Hip System into its U.S. product portfolio. The MiniMAX is an anatomical cementless ...