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World J Orthop. Jul 18, 2014; 5(3): 204-217
Published online Jul 18, 2014. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v5.i3.204
Published online Jul 18, 2014. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v5.i3.204
Management of femoral neck fractures in the young patient: A critical analysis review
Thierry Pauyo, Justin Drager, Anthony Albers, Edward J Harvey, Montreal General Hospital, McGill University Health Center, Department of Orthopaedics, Montreal Quebec H3G 1A4, Canada
Author contributions: Pauyo T, Drager J and Albers A designed manuscript, acquired and analyzed literature and drafted manuscript; Pauyo T and Harvey EJ finalized manuscript; Harvey EJ provided substantial input concerning the conception and design and critically revised the manuscript; all authors provided final approval of the article to be published.
Correspondence to: Edward J Harvey, MD, MSc, FRCSC, McGill University Health Center, Department of Orthopaedics, 1650 Cedar Avenue-Room B5.159.5, Montreal Quebec H3G 1A4, Canada. harvey.ej@gmail.com
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Received: December 28, 2013
Revised: April 17, 2014
Accepted: May 29, 2014
Published online: July 18, 2014
Revised: April 17, 2014
Accepted: May 29, 2014
Published online: July 18, 2014
Core Tip
Core tip: This critical analysis review provides an overview of the pathophysiology of femoral neck fractures in the young adults. Additionally, it offers recommendations to guide the orthopedic surgeon in the management of femoral neck fractures and its most common surgical complications. Few studies have reviewed this controversial subject and provided treatment guidelines.