Manejo de fractura de cuello de fémur en adulto mayor

Abstract

Femoral neck fractures are recurrent in the geriatric population due to the fragility of the bones that predispose to these injuries and are also part of the most frequent causes of accidental death, pain management in this age group is a challenge that indisposes to the mobility of the patient, keeping them bedridden most of the time, the analgesia is based on opiates that maintain sedation until full recovery, it is common to observe that they develop cognitive deficit, motility and prolong their stay in hospitals. Objective: To determine the management of femoral neck fractures in the geriatric population through scientific evidence. Materials and methods: The following work is a descriptive, retrospective study where the search of 20 scientific articles was carried out in the pages of scientific journals such as Pubmed, Medscape, Google Academic, Redalyc and Elsevier, contributing as a base of important information in the analysis of the treatments. Conclusion: The proper management of the femoral neck fracture is carried out from primary care, although it remains a great challenge ortho geriatric management is interdisciplinary to avoid prolonging hospital stays in the elderly.