FEMORAL NECK FRACTURES – BIOLOGICAL ASPECTS AND RISK FACTORS

Abstract

The strength of the bone is a function of its mechanical properties and bone geometry. The probability of the occurrence of femoral neck fracture is associated with both the trauma mechanism and magnitude of the acting forces as well as with the bone quality, the mental state, the incidence of falls, the use of medications, and other factors, the knowledge of which may help for better prevention of this devastating injury.