Intracapsular Hip Fractures

Intracapsular hip fractures are a common etiology presenting to orthopaedic surgeons. Patients are generally elderly with low bone mineral density and often have significant medical comorbidities. The unique anatomy and vascular supply of the femoral head lead to a high risk of avascular necrosis in patients who sustain intracapsular fractures. Management is almost exclusively operative and can broadly be divided into internal fixation and …