Results of the treatement of intracapsular femoral neck fractures with a new dynamic locking plate.

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the outcomes in patients with intracapsular femoral neck fractures treated with the novel Targon FN  implant. Sixty two patients (mean age: 57 years) were included. The clinical and radiological results were investigated. Radiological and clinical follow-up (mean time: 21,2 months) was available for 51 patients; in 36 patients, Harris Hip Score (HHS) outcome data were additionally assessed. The overall complication rate was 8%. The median Harris Hip Score was 92 (range 30-100). The results of the Harris Hip Score were rated excellent or good in 26 (72%) patients and fair or poor in 10 (28%). The HHS was correlated significantly with age at trauma, time from admission to operation, preexisting cardiovascular risk factors and disease of the ipsilateral leg. The positive experience with Targon FN suggests that this implant is an advance in treatment of intracapsular femoral neck fractures with head-preserving surgery.