Background Femoral neck fractures in patients 60 years of age or younger are challenging
injuries to treat because of the high-energy trauma mechanisms and the displaced fracture …

Ipsilateral fractures of the femoral neck and shaft are rare, high-energy injuries that typically
occur in young polytrauma patients. The associated fracture of the neck is often vertical in …

An ipsilateral femoral neck fracture occurs in approximately 6% to 9% of all femoral shaft
fractures. Despite this relatively common presentation, decision-making often is difficult …

Background Although not common, proximal femoral fractures associated with ipsilateral
shaft fractures present a difficult management problem. A variety of surgical options have …

Objectives: Controversy surrounds the selection of the proper internal fixation device for
treatment of ipsilateral fractures of the femoral neck and shaft. The purpose of this study was …

Background No consensus exists regarding the optimal treatment of ipsilateral femoral neck
and shaft fractures. The three major issues related to these fractures are the optimal timing of …

Background: Multifocal fractures of the femur are uncommon injuries and present unique
management challenges. Combined ipsilateral fractures of the femoral shaft and femoral …

This was a prospective study of 43 consecutive cases of combined ipsilateral femoral neck
and shaft fractures treated with cephalomedullary nails. Sequential clinicoradiological …

Introduction Femoral neck fractures in younger aged patients are particularly devastating
injuries with profound impairments of quality of life and function. As there are multiple …

Background Although many treatments for ipsilateral proximal and shaft femoral fractures
have been developed, controversy exists regarding their optimal management. The purpose …