Incomplete atypical femoral fractures after bisphosphonate use in postmenopausal women

Purpose: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of incomplete atypical femoral fractures (iAFFs) in postmenopausal women using bisphosphonates and to investigate the potential risk factors for the development of iAFF. Methods: The national health-care records system indicated that 2746 postmen...

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Main Authors: Umut Canbek, Ulas Akgun, Deniz Soylemez, Tugba Dubektas Canbek, Nevres Hurriyet Aydogan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2019-09-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2309499019875262