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A rare case of a bisphosphonate-related femoral diaphyseal fracture occurring below a previously fixed compression hip screw (CHS) plate

Authors: Hyung Joon Cho, Kuen Tak Suh

Published in: Journal of Orthopaedic Science | Issue 3/2015

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Bisphosphonates have been widely used for the treatment of osteoporosis and have proven efficacy in reducing the risk of vertebral and hip fracture [1, 2]. Although long-term use of bisphosphonates confirms their safety, questions regarding potential adverse effects due to excessive inhibition of bone remodeling still remain, and there have been recent reports suggesting a strong potential link between prolonged bisphosphonate therapy and atypical fractures of the femur [3‐11]. …

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Title: A rare case of a bisphosphonate-related femoral diaphyseal fracture occurring below a previously fixed compression hip screw (CHS) plate
Authors: Hyung Joon Cho
Kuen Tak Suh
Publication date: 01-05-2015
Publisher: Springer Japan
Published in: Journal of Orthopaedic Science / Issue 3/2015
Print ISSN: 0949-2658
Electronic ISSN: 1436-2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00776-013-0519-6

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