Fractures of neck of femur have always presented great challenges to the orthopaedic surgeons. This remains, even today, an unsolved fracture as far as treatment and results are concerned. Results depend upon the extent of injury, timing of surgery and adequacy of reduction and fixation. Fixation with cannulated cancellous screws is usually adequate for femoral neck fractures. Lateral cortex plays a very important role in screw fixation. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To study the effectiveness of cannulated cancellous screw fixation for treatment of fracture of neck of femur in adults.