Femoral Neck Fractures
Femoral neck fractures are a common feature of particular populations of people with specific problems. Fractures of the neck of the femur are common in post-menopausal women and are secondary to a decrease in bone density. They are less common as stress fractures in people who put significantly increased forces on their hips such as runners and military personnel who are much younger and fitter. These fractures can also occur at almost any age by a direct fall on the hip with great force or if there are pathological changes in the bone such as tumours.