Atypical femoral fracture in the setting of alendronate treatment for osteoporosis: a case report and literature review

• 主要な著者: Eric D. Van Baarsel (著者), Vandan Patel (著者), Yazeed Kesbeh (著者), Huthayfa Kahf (著者), Nicholas Alonzo (著者)
• フォーマット: 図書
• 出版事項: Greater Baltimore Medical Center, 2019-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• 主題: article
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Osteoporosis leads to reduced bone mass and disrupted bone architecture. Bisphosphonates are used to treat osteoporosis by inhibiting bone resorption. Chronic bisphosphonate use has been associated with adverse effects including atypical femoral fractures (AFF). We report the case of a 63-year-old w...