Rheumatology: Current Research
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Antonio María

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• Research Article
  Are the Atypical Femoral Fractures a problem in order to Osteoporosis Treatment?: Its Management and Consequences
  Author(s): Paredes-Carnero Xavier*, Fernández-Cebrián, Antonio María Paredes-Carnero Xavier*, Fernández-Cebrián, Antonio María
  
  Introduction: Bisphosphonates (BPs) evolved as the mainstay for the treatment of osteoporosis, reducing the incidence of fractures. Recently several publications described the occurrence of low-energy sub-trochanteric and femoral shaft fractures associated with long-term BPs use; those have been defined as atypical femoral fractures (AFF). The aim of this study was to value the influence of BPs on the shaft and sub-trochanteric fractures and to describe the outcome of surgically treated femur fractures associated with prolonged BPs use. Material and Methods: Between 2010 and 2014, a total of 129 patients 50 years and older were hospitalized with a sub-trochanteric or femoral shaft fracture at a single university medical centre. Admission x-ray and medical and treatment records were examined, and patients were classified as having atypical or.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2161-1149.1000180

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