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Bisphosphonates linked to atypical femoral fracture

By mdCurrent-India staff | Published: Sep 2012 Volume: 1 |

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While reducing the risk of classic fracture, treatment with bisphosphonates may increase the risk of atypical fractures of the femur, with a longer duration of treatment linked to this increasing risk, according to a new study. “We have demonstrated that the association between bisphosphonate treatment and the occurrence of atypical…

Posted in Primary Care | Also tagged atypical fractures, bisphosphonate risk, bisphosphonates, drug safety, femoral fracture, femoral shaft fracture, fractures, geriatrics, internal medicine, orthopedics, osteoporosis, pharmacology, primary care, subtrochanteric fracture | Volume: 1 | Leave a comment

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