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This review explores the treatment options for adult and elderly patients with surgical contraindications suffering from femoral fractures, with a particular emphasis on the trade\u2010offs between surgical intervention and traction therapy. Through a systematic literature search of major databases such as PubMed, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library, we identified 39 studies that met the inclusion criteria, focusing on complications, treatment effectiveness, functional recovery, and cost analysis. We found that although intramedullary nailing may offer better clinical outcomes, traction therapy often becomes the treatment of choice in resource\u2010poor environments due to limited surgical resources. The professional judgment of physicians (OR 10.81; 95% CI 8.28\u201314.11), patient preferences (OR 1.33; 95% CI 0.80\u20132.21), and hospital surgical capacity (OR 1.87; 95% CI 0.56\u20136.28) are key factors influencing treatment choice. 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