Fractures of the femoral neck, one of the most common traumatic injuries in the elderly, increases constantly among the aging population on the planet. This devastating injury is related to uncertain prognosis and high economic costs to health funds. Risk factors for fracture of the femoral neck are bone geometry, bone quality, including osteoporosis, as well as the frequency of falls and lifestyle. Unlike bone geometry, the other risk factors could be controlled to some extent, aiming to prevent this serious injury.