[suzierose]

Atypical Femoral Fractures and Bisphosphonate

by suzierose on Wed Jun 13, 2012 7:09 am

"Several recently published articles have reported the emergence of a new type of subtrochanteric and femoral shaft stress fracture, defined as an atypical fracture, occurring in patients who are on bisphosphonate treatment. "

details here:
http://www.oncologystat.com/journals/journal_scans/Increasing_Occurrence_of_Atypical_Femoral_Fractures_Associated_With__Bisphosphonate_Use.html