Atypical femur fractures: a complication of prolonged bisphosphonate therapy?

Med J Aust. 2010 Aug 16;193(4):196-8. doi: 10.5694/j.1326-5377.2010.tb03865.x.

Abstract

Physicians need to be aware of this newly described complication.

Publication types

  • Editorial

MeSH terms

  • Bone Density Conservation Agents / adverse effects*
  • Diphosphonates / adverse effects*
  • Femoral Fractures / chemically induced*
  • Femoral Fractures / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Radiography

Substances

  • Bone Density Conservation Agents
  • Diphosphonates