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Acute Nontraumatic Clavicle Fracture Associated with Long-Term Bisphosphonate Therapy

Year: 2014

Type: article

Abstract: Cases of osteonecrosis of the jaw, insufficiency fractures and atypical low energy or atraumatic fractures of pelvis, femur (subtrochanteric/mid-shaft/distal-third), tibia, fibula, metatarsal, humerus, and ulna related to long-term bisphosphonate therapy have been reported in the literature. We present the case of an acute nontraumatic clavicle fracture, associated with long-term bisphosphonate therapy, which to our knowledge has not been reported previously. This case highlights the need of critical evaluation of patients with atypical fractures during long-term bisphosphonate therapy.

Source: Case Reports in Orthopedics

DOI: 10.1155/2014/986718

Authors: Shen Hwa Vun, Yahya Husami, Sajan Shareef, Diane Bramley

Institution: Monklands Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Bone health and treatments

Subfield: Oncology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $790