Genetic Risk Factors for Atypical Femoral Fractures (AFFs): A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT: Atypical femoral fractures (AFFs) are uncommon and have been associated particularly with long-term antiresorptive therapy, including bisphosphonates. Although the pathogenesis of AFFs is unknown, their identification in bisphosphonate-naïve individuals and in monogenetic bone disorders has led to the hypothesis that genetic factors predispose to AFF. Our aim was to review and summarize the evidence for genetic factors in individuals with AFF. We conducted structured literature searches and hand-searching of conference abstracts/reference lists for key words relating to AFF and identified 2566 citations. Two individuals independently reviewed citations for (i) cases of AFF in monogenetic bone diseases and (ii) genetic studies in individuals with AFF. AFFs were reported in 23 individuals wi

SUBMITTER: Nguyen HH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6124156 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature