Femoral Neck Fracture

A bad fall or blow to the hip can break (fracture) the thigh bone typically around the femoral neck region. If the broken bone does not heal properly, the joint may slowly wear down. Blood flow through the femoral head may be restricted or cut off leading to the necrosis of the joint.

Possible Treatments

• Aerobic/Endurance Exercise 
• Core Strengthening 
• Cryotherapy or Cold Therapy
• Electrotherapeutic Modalities
• Gait or Walking Training 
• Hip Active Range of Motion 
• Hip Joint Mobilization 
• Hip Passive Range of Motion 
• Hip Resistive Range of Motion 
• Isometric Exercise 
• Proprioception Exercises 
• Physical Agents

Possible Treatment Goals

• Improve Balance
• Improve ability to bear weight/stand on the leg(s)
• Improve Function
• Improve Muscle Strength and Power
• Increase Oxygen to Tissues
• Improve Proprioception
• Decrease Postoperative Complications
• Improve Range of Motion
• Self-care of Symptoms
• Improve Safety
• Improve Wound Healing

Additional Resources

• 3d Anatomy of the hip and pelvis
• Hip Info from Medline Plus
• Osteoarthritis of Guide