Bisphosphonate-induced atypical subtrochanteric femoral fracture

作者：Raju Vaishya, Abhishek Vaish, Nadeem Arshad · 发表于：BMJ Case Reports · 年份：2013 · DOI：10.1136/bcr-2013-201931 · 被引用次数：8 · 研究领域：Hip and Femur Fractures、Bone health and treatments、Bone and Joint Diseases

The use of bisphosphonates (BPs) is universally accepted in the management of osteoporosis. However, a small percentage of patients have been recognised to develop atypical subtrochanteric fractures of the femur with the prolonged use of BPs. We report a rare case of bilateral insufficiency lesions in the proximal femora, where a major subtrochanteric fracture developed with a minor fall. This was successfully treated with internal fixation using proximal femoral nail.