Atypical femoral fracture secondary to long-term bisphosphonate use: a case report

Atypical femoral fracture secondary to long-term bisphosphonate use: a case report

Bisphosphonates are increasingly used for osteoporosis treatment. Long-term use of bisphosphonates is associated with atypical femoral fractures. We present a case of a 78-year-old woman with this complication and describe the clinical presentation, diagnostic criteria, and management.

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Veröffentlicht in:Asian Journal of Gerontology and Geriatrics 2020-06, Vol.15 (1), p.32-33
Hauptverfasser: Choo, Sanny Zi Lung, Ahmad, Muhammad Hanif, Teo, Shyh Poh
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Bisphosphonates
Case reports
Fractures
Nursing homes
Older people
Osteoporosis
Pain
Surgery
Task forces
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Zusammenfassung:Bisphosphonates are increasingly used for osteoporosis treatment. Long-term use of bisphosphonates is associated with atypical femoral fractures. We present a case of a 78-year-old woman with this complication and describe the clinical presentation, diagnostic criteria, and management.
ISSN:1819-1576
1819-1576
DOI:10.12809/ajgg-2019-370-cr