J Korean Orthop Assoc.  1988 Feb;23(1):138-150. 10.4055/jkoa.1988.23.1.138.

Statistical Study of Femoral Neck Fractures in Korea: Review of 30 articles reported on Journal of Korean Orthopaedic Association

• Jahng JS
• Lee JC

• KMID: 2444674
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4055/jkoa.1988.23.1.138

Abstract

The fracture of femoral neck, the unsolved fracture, is a msjor periphersl fracture of our skeleton, and for more than century its treatment and the results hsve been a matter of controversy and inquiry among surgeons, and although the results obtained today show improvement, they are not at all comparsble to those of other fractures. This study was performed to find the characteristics of femoral neck fractures in Korea and to give the direction of further treatment. Through the review of 30 articles reported on Journal of K.O.A., we suggest the followings are essential for further study. l. Epidemiologic study of femorsl neck fractures based on statistical data needs to be performed. 2. The study should be directed not only the frscture itself but also the prevention of the fracture via the study of osteoporosis. 3. The relationship of severity of fracture, time frorn trauma to treatment, and the result of treatment established by our own data is to be established.

Keyword

Femoral neck; Fracture; Statistical study

MeSH Terms

Epidemiologic Studies
Femoral Neck Fractures*
Femur Neck*
Korea*
Neck
Osteoporosis
Skeleton
Statistics as Topic*
Surgeons