Incomplete atypical femoral fractures after bisphosphonate use in postmenopausal women.

Ulas AkgunUlas AkgunDeniz SoylemezTugba Dubektas CanbekNevres Hurriyet Aydogan

Published in: Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong) (2020)

We found a relatively higher prevalence of iAFF in postmenopausal women using bisphosphonate. Early identification and treatment of iAFF is crucial for reducing potential patient morbidity and hospital costs.

Keyphrases

postmenopausal women
bone mineral density
risk factors
healthcare
case report
human health
combination therapy
risk assessment