BackgroundThe optimum internal fixation approach for femoral neck fracture therapy is still debated, and there are few studies on calcar femorale repair following femoral neck fracture. The biomechanical properties of various internal fixation systems can be adequately studied using the finite element method. The goal of this work was to use finite element analysis to examine the biomechanical parameters of Pauwels type III femoral neck fractures under various calcar femorale repair nailing procedures.MethodThe finite element approach was used to numerically investigate the calcar femorale reconstruction method for femoral neck fracture repair. A control group with standard inverted triangle nail placement and internal fixation models with calcar femorale reconstruction nails of 150, 155, and 160 degrees, respectively, were constructed. The four groups of models' von Mises stress and displacement distributions are evaluated and compared.ResultsIn the control group and three calcar femorale reconstruction nail angle models, the maximum stress of femur was (MPa): 106.605, 87.317, 147.691, and 102.072 respectively; The peak stress of four kinds of internal fixation were (MPa): 315.121, 228.819, 198.173 and 208.798. In the control group and three calcar femorale reconstruction nail angle models, the maximum displacement of the femur was (mm): 13.19, 13.183, 12.443, and 12.896 respectively; The displacement peaks of the four internal fixations were (mm): 12.646, 12.625, 11.932 and 12.347.ConclusionsAccording to the results of finite element analysis, the biomechanical performance of calcar femorale reconstruction nail with 150 ° is excellent, which is helpful to the reconstruction of calcar femorale structure. This nail placement method can achieve better biomechanical properties. The results of this study can provide a theoretical reference for clinical practice.