Femoral Neck Stress Fracture is classified according to Fullerton (1988) as
Fullerton and Snowdy (1988)
| Type | Fracture Type | Incomplete (< 50% femoral neck width) (Management) | Complete (> 50% femoral neck width) (Management) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type I | Tension | Surgical fixation: DHS | Surgical fixation: DHS |
| Type II | Compression | Conservative (Unless significant pain or unable SLR) | Surgical fixation (Cannulated Hip screw or DHS) |
| Type III | Displaced | – | Immediate Reduction and Surgical Fixation (DHS +/_ derotational screw) |
| Type IV | Atypical Tension | Conservative | Surgical Fixation (DHS) |
