As the coming era of old age society, femoral neck fracture with underlying osteoporosis is increasing.
As a principle, for preventing long bed rest, early operation and early ambulation is important.
However, the orthopaedic surgeon frequently hesitates to perform relatively in vasive operation because of serious complications.
In the past two years, we treated 10 of 32 cases with femoral neck fractures by so-called semi-open reduction with cannulated cancellous hip screw.
Postoperative results ar excellent, smaller operative invasions are also anticipative.
It is favorable for the old age and the poor risk patients.