Uncommon Twist: Femoral Neck Stress Fracture in a High-Performance Athlete With an Incidental Diagnosis of Femoroacetabular Impingement.

Femoral neck stress fractures (FNSFs) are rare but significant injuries, often leading to delayed diagnosis due to nonspecific symptomatology. This case report presents a 30-year-old professional surfer who experienced acute groin pain during a half marathon, ultimately diagnosed with a left intertrochanteric line femur stress fracture and with femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) in the opposite hip. Despite being physically fit, his presentation challenges the prevailing notion that FNSFs predominantly occur in military personnel or the elderly. The patient underwent surgical left hip osteosynthesis without complications. This case highlights the importance of early suspicion of FNSFs in young, active individuals and emphasizes the need for comprehensive evaluation to prevent complications like osteonecrosis and malunion. It underscores the value of a broad differential diagnosis and timely intervention in optimizing outcomes, especially in the context of rising high-impact sports participation.