Atypical femoral fractures related to bisphosphonate use: A comprehensive review of 19 patients.

Şahin K., Ergin Ö. N., Bayram S., Akgul T.

Ulusal travma ve acil cerrahi dergisi = Turkish journal of trauma & emergency surgery : TJTES, vol.25, no.6, pp.603-610, 2019 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus, TRDizin) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 25 Issue: 6
  • Publication Date: 2019
  • Doi Number: 10.14744/tjtes.2019.46595
  • Journal Name: Ulusal travma ve acil cerrahi dergisi = Turkish journal of trauma & emergency surgery : TJTES
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.603-610
  • Keywords: Bisphosphonates, femur fracture, fragility fracture, hip fracture, osteoporosis, stress fracture, FEMUR FRACTURES, MICRODAMAGE ACCUMULATION, BIOMECHANICAL PROPERTIES, BONE TURNOVER, ALENDRONATE, EXPERIENCE, THERAPY, SHAFT, RISK
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Atypical femur fracture is a rare complication of bisphosphonate treatment, which is widely used for the prevention of osteoporotic fractures. This study aims to report clinical and radiological features and outcomes of surgically treated atypical femur fractures related to bisphosphonates.