Delayed diagnosis of femoral neck fracture: A case report and literature review
This case highlights the importance of thorough clinical evaluation, repeat imaging in persistent cases, and early referral to specialized centers. Delayed diagnosis of femoral neck fracture in the elderly can result in displacement and poorer outcomes if not appropriately managed.
Authors
- Ratish Singh
- Amit Ranjan Mishra
- Hem Shankar Yadav (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-8556-816X)
- Sonu Kumar Gupta
Institutions
- Nepal Medical College Teaching Hospital (NP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-09-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijscr.2025.111979
- Primary Topic
- Hip and Femur Fractures
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00