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Bisphosphonate-related atypical femoral fracture: Managing a rare but serious complication

Year: 2018

Type: review

Abstract: Atypical femoral fracture is a rare but serious complication of long-term bisphosphonate therapy. Although the benefit of preventing osteoporotic fractures greatly outweighs the risk of atypical fracture in bisphosphonate users, concern about atypical fracture risk has led to a decrease in bisphosphonate use. What are the risks, and how do we treat atypical femoral fracture?

Source: Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine

DOI: 10.3949/ccjm.85a.17119

Authors: Stuart Silverman, Eli Kupperman, Susan Bukata

Institutions: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, University of California, Los Angeles

Language: English

Topic: Bone health and treatments

Subfield: Oncology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2899542159