Surgical outcome of atypical subtrochanteric and femoral fracture related to bisphosphonates use in osteoporotic patients with or without teriparatide treatment

Surgical outcome of atypical subtrochanteric and femoral fracture related to bisphosphonates use in osteoporotic patients with or without teriparatide treatment

Abstract Background Atypical subtrochanteric fracture and femoral fracture have been considered to be rare complications related to long-term bisphosphonates use. A reduced bone turnover rate may lead to delayed bone healing. Limited data have revealed that teriparatide treatment may reverse the eff...

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Main Authors: Wen-Ling Yeh, Chun-Yi Su, Chia-Wei Chang, Chien-Hao Chen, Tsai-Sheng Fu, Lih-Huei Chen, Tung-Yi Lin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-12-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Atypical femur fractures
Bisphosphonates
Osteoporosis
Teriparatide
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-017-1878-5

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