Clinical characteristics, densitometric parameters and outcomes of patients with atypical femoral fractures related to bisphosphonate treatment for osteoporosis.
Chun Ho WongAndy Ka Chun KanKimberly Hang TsoiStacey Sheung Yi ChanNancy Su JiangConnie Hong Nin LoongCarol Ho Yi FongJanus Siu Him WongGraham Ka Hon SheaChing Lung CheungChi Ho LeeKathryn Choon Beng TanYu Cho WooDavid Tak Wai LuiPublished in: Endocrine (2023)
AFF was characterised by usually long duration of bisphosphonate use, higher BMD and more acute neck-shaft angle. AFF did not confer significant impairment in mobility or mortality. Nonetheless, further research work is necessary to optimise bone health among patients who develop AFF.
Keyphrases
- bone mineral density
- liver failure
- healthcare
- public health
- postmenopausal women
- mental health
- respiratory failure
- high resolution
- cardiovascular events
- risk factors
- mass spectrometry
- aortic dissection
- body composition
- social media
- replacement therapy
- health promotion
- extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
- bone regeneration