Concomitant Ipsilateral Intracapsular and Extracapsular Femoral Neck Fractures in Young Individuals

Abstract

Cases: Concomitant ipsilateral intracapsular and extracapsular fractures of the femoral neck, also termed “segmental fracture neck femur,” are rare injuries, especially in physiologically young patients. We present 3 such cases that successfully underwent operative fixation with an extramedullary implant. Conclusion: Good clinical outcomes may be obtained after osteosynthesis with extramedullary fixation devices in concomitant ipsilateral intracapsular and extracapsular fractures of the femoral neck in young patients (<60 years). They should be followed for a long duration to look for avascular necrosis.