Prevalence and Patterns of Femoral Neck Fractures in Road Traffic Accident Patients

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  • Attia Batool Riphah International University, Lahore, Pakistan Author
  • Huma Fatima Riphah International University, Lahore, Pakistan Author
  • Sadaf Ayesha Riphah International University, Lahore, Pakistan Author
  • Ramisha Rehmat Riphah International University, Lahore, Pakistan Author
  • Baseerat Fatima Ghurki Trust and Teaching Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan Author
  • Manahil Saleem Superior University, Lahore, Pakistan Author

Keywords:

Epidemiology, Femoral Neck Fractures, Fractures, Computed Tomography, Hip Fractures, Morbidity, Orthopedic Trauma, Prevalence, Road Traffic Accident

Abstract

Background: Femoral neck fractures are a common and severe consequence of road traffic accidents (RTAs), leading to significant morbidity and disability. Understanding their prevalence, demographic distribution, and fracture patterns is essential for optimizing trauma management and prevention strategies. Objective: To determine the prevalence, demographic distribution, and fracture patterns of femoral neck fractures among road traffic accident (RTA) patients. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at Avicenna Hospital, Lahore, from May to October 2024. A total of 130 RTA patients with radiologically confirmed femoral neck fractures were included using purposive sampling. Data on demographics, mode of injury, and fracture classification were collected. Plain radiography and computed tomography (CT) were utilized for diagnosis. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 25. Results: Out of 130 patients, 91 (70%) were male, and 39 (30%) were female. The highest prevalence was in the 20–40-year age group (67%). Intertrochanteric fractures were the most common (69.2%), followed by partial fractures (66.9%) and femoral stress fractures (65.4%). Motorcyclists and cyclists accounted for the majority of cases (44%). Conclusion: Femoral neck fractures were most prevalent in young male RTA victims, particularly motorcyclists and cyclists with intertrochanteric fractures being the most prevalent type of pattern. Early diagnosis and targeted prevention strategies are essential to reduce associated morbidity.

Keywords: Epidemiology, Femoral Neck Fractures, Fractures, Computed Tomography, Hip Fractures, Morbidity, Orthopedic Trauma, Prevalence, Road Traffic Accident.

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Author Biographies

  • Attia Batool, Riphah International University, Lahore, Pakistan

    Lecturer, Faculty of Rehabilitation and Allied Health Sciences, Riphah International University, Lahore, Pakistan

  • Huma Fatima , Riphah International University, Lahore, Pakistan

    Lecturer, Faculty of Rehabilitation and Allied Health Sciences, Riphah International University, Lahore, Pakistan

  • Sadaf Ayesha, Riphah International University, Lahore, Pakistan

    Assistant Professor, Faculty of Rehabilitation and Allied Health Sciences, Riphah International University, Lahore, Pakistan

  • Ramisha Rehmat, Riphah International University, Lahore, Pakistan

    Lecturer, Faculty of Rehabilitation and Allied Health Sciences, Riphah International University, Lahore, Pakistan

  • Baseerat Fatima, Ghurki Trust and Teaching Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan

    Medical Lab Technologist, Ghurki Trust and Teaching Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan

  • Manahil Saleem, Superior University, Lahore, Pakistan

    Radiology Technologist, Department of Radiology, Superior University, Lahore, Pakistan

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Published

10.02.2025

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Batool A, Huma Fatima, Sadaf Ayesha, Ramisha Rehmat, Baseerat Fatima, Manahil Saleem. Prevalence and Patterns of Femoral Neck Fractures in Road Traffic Accident Patients. J. Mod. Health Rehab. Sci. [Internet]. 2025 Feb. 10 [cited 2025 Mar. 27];2(1):18. Available from: https://jmhrs.com/index.php/jmhrs/article/view/18

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