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ArticleClinics in orthopedic surgery2021

Femoral Neck Stress Fractures in South Korean Male Military Recruits.

Hyung Ku Yoon, Yun Ki Ryu, Dae Guen Song, Byung-Ho Yoon

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Article in Clinics in orthopedic surgery, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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4 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Hyung Ku YoonDepartment of Orthopedics, The Armed Forces Capital Hospital, Seongnam, Korea.
Yun Ki RyuDepartment of Orthopedics, The Armed Forces Capital Hospital, Seongnam, Korea.
Dae Guen SongDepartment of Orthopedics, The Armed Forces Capital Hospital, Seongnam, Korea.
Byung-Ho YoonDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Inje University Seoul Paik Hospital · KR

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroudFemoral neck stress fractures (FNSFs) are rare but potentially disabling injuries if the diagnosis is missed or delayed and proper treatment is not provided. The aim of this study was to investigate and describe the characteristics and clinical course of FNSFs in South Korean male military recruits.

methodsBetween May 2015 and October 2019, 16 fractures in 12 young male military recruits were reviewed. The characteristics of the fractures were ascertained by detailed analysis of the history and clinical course, as well as radiographs, bone scintigrams, and magnetic resonance images.

resultsThe median duration between endurance training and the development of hip pain was 5 weeks, while the median duration of pain before the patient sought medical attention was 3 weeks. Four patients (33.3%) exhibited bilateral fractures, and concomitant lesions involving the proximal tibia were found in 3 patients (25%). Fourteen of the 16 fractures (87.5%) were compression-type fractures, and surgery was performed for 7 hips. Complete union without malunion or osteonecrosis was achieved in all cases, and all cadets returned to their full activity levels in an average of 10 weeks.

conclusionsWe observed excellent prognosis of FNSFs. Our report highlights the importance of early reporting, detection, and treatment regarding the challenging management of FNSFs. When a military recruit reports hip pain, a FNSF should be considered; furthermore, the bilaterality of the fracture and the presence of concomitant lesions should also be investigated.

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Military PersonnelAdolescentAdultFemoral Neck FracturesFractures, StressHumansMaleRadiographyRepublic of KoreaRetrospective StudiesYoung AdultFemoral neckInternal fixationStress fracture

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