N-Force Screws Augmented With N-Force Blue in Hip Fractures

Inclusion Criteria: * Patient has primary Garden I or II intracapsular proximal femur fracture requiring surgical intervention and is eligible for fixation by three cannulated screws augmented with N-Force Blue. * Patient receives operative treatment within 7 days of injury. * Patient was ambulatory before injury. * Patient is 50 years of age or older. Exclusion Criteria: * Patient has Garden III or IV intracapsular proximal femur fracture. * Patient has major cognitive impairment (including dementia). * Patient is on dialysis. * Patient is not expected to survive follow-up schedule. * Patient is expected to have problems maintaining follow-up compliance, i.e. patients with no fixed address, patients not mentally competent to give informed consent, etc. (Investigator's discretion). * Patient is a prisoner. * Patient is known to be pregnant and/or breastfeeding. * Patient is a known alcohol or drug abuser. * Patient had previous/has active acute or chronic infections, especially at the site of operation. * Patient has non-viable bone, or has areas where surrounding bone is not viable or capable of supporting and anchoring the implant. * Patient has traumatic injuries with open wounds or close to the proximal femur fracture, which are likely to become infected. * Patient is expected to be non-compliant with recommended post-operative weight-bearing instructions. * Physical conditions, in the opinion of the investigator, that would prohibit adequate implant support or impede …