Focal Cortical Thickening along the Lateral Aspect of the Proximal Femoral Shaft: A Warning Radiographic Sign for Subsequent Complete Atypical Femoral Fracture in Patients on Bisphosphonates
Atypical femoral fracture is a known complication of patients receiving long-term bisphosphonates for osteoporosis. Recognizing early radiographic features is important to provide timely care and management before the development of a more debilitating complete fracture with its associated morbidity...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Thieme Medical and Scientific Publishers Pvt. Ltd.
2017-06-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Recent Surgical and Medical Sciences |
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| Online Access: | http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.5005/jp-journals-10053-0040 |