[Femoral neck fractures and characteristics of their treatment]

The authors describe their experience in treatment of 306 patients with fractures of the neck of the femur. With regard to the age of the patients, the localization of the fracture, the character of dislocation of the fragments, the manifestation of involutional and neurodystrophic changes at the proximal end of the femur and the presence of associated diseases the authors advise strictly differentiated approach in choosing the surgical method of treatment, especially in senile patients. It contributes to their early activization, improves the results of the treatment and reduces the mortality rate.