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

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

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...

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Main Authors: Eric D. Van Baarsel (Author), Vandan Patel (Author), Yazeed Kesbeh (Author), Huthayfa Kahf (Author), Nicholas Alonzo (Author)
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Published: Greater Baltimore Medical Center, 2019-07-01T00:00:00Z.
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