Atypical fractures on long term bisphosphonates therapy.

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Authors
Hussein, W
Cunningham, C
Logan, H
Fallon, C
Murphy, S
Affiliation
Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar, Co Westmeath. waelhussein@physicians.ie
Issue Date
2011
MeSH
Absorptiometry, Photon
Aged
Alendronate
Bone Density Conservation Agents
Female
Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary
Fractures, Spontaneous
Hip Fractures
Humans
Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal

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Citation
Atypical fractures on long term bisphosphonates therapy., 104 (10):308, 310 Ir Med J
Journal
Irish medical journal
URI
http://hdl.handle.net/10147/220744
PubMed ID
22256444
Abstract
Bisphosphonates reduce fractures risk in patients with osteoporosis. A new pattern of fractures is now being noted in patients on prolonged bisphosphonate therapy. We report a case of an atypical femoral fracture with preceding pain and highlight the characteristics of these fractures.
Item Type
Article
Language
en
ISSN
0332-3102
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