Updates on Treatment of Femoral Head Fractures / 대한정형외과학회잡지

ABSTRACT

Fracture of the femoral head is relatively uncommon and usually caused by high energy injury. The femoral head fracture combined with hip dislocation results in severe damage to the hip joint, and therefore has been associated with poor functional outcome. The principle of the treatment is composed of urgent reduction of the dislocated hip and early anatomical reduction, with the goal of restoring a congruent and stable hip. In an effort to reach that goal, several methods have been used for treatment of the fracture after closed reduction of the hip. The purpose of this article is to review the indication of surgery, surgical methods, surgical approach, and clinical outcomes.