Pathogenesis, Management and Prevention of Atypical Femoral Fractures

Much attention has been paid to the relationship between atypical femoral fractures (AFF) and use of bisphosphonates (BPs). While a significant cause-effect relationship was not established in earlier studies, more recent data shows a growing relationship between AFF and BPs use. The definition of a...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Im, Gun-Il, Jeong, Seung-Hyo
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: The Korean Society for Bone and Mineral Research 2015
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Review Article
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4357631/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25774358
http://dx.doi.org/10.11005/jbm.2015.22.1.1
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Sumario:Much attention has been paid to the relationship between atypical femoral fractures (AFF) and use of bisphosphonates (BPs). While a significant cause-effect relationship was not established in earlier studies, more recent data shows a growing relationship between AFF and BPs use. The definition of an 'AFF' has also undergone significant changes. This review briefly summarizes the definition, pathogenesis, and management of AFF.

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