Management Concepts of Bisphosphonate-Related Atypical Femoral Fractures.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: Osteoporosis is an important health issue worldwide, and bisphosphonates are commonly prescribed for its treatment. However, certain complications can occur with long-term bisphosphonate therapy. The complication highlighted in this study was atypical femoral fractures, which are rare but significant. The orthopedic consensus identifies surgical intervention as the gold-standard treatment for atypical femoral fractures, typically involving intramedullary or cephalomedullary nailing (CMN). The aim was to monitor patients for a follow-up period exceeding six months after surgical fixation with a CMN, with the majority of patients being followed up for more than 18 months after their initial surgery. Methods: This single-center analysis was conducted on a

SUBMITTER: Misca LC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12027697 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature