Pathological pelvic fracture following long-term bisphosphonate use in a 63-year-old woman.
BMJ Case Rep
; 20142014 Oct 13.
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ABSTRACT
A 63-year-old woman presented with a low energy pelvic fracture, which showed no signs of healing. Initial fractures were to the right hemipelvis, later followed by a right fractured neck of femur. We present a complicated patient journey, management dilemmas and highlight the growing concern with long-term bisphosphonate treatment.
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Ossos Pélvicos
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Acidentes por Quedas
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Alendronato
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Fraturas Ósseas
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Conservadores da Densidade Óssea
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En
Ano de publicação:
2014
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Article