Alendronate-associated ulnar and tibial fractures: a case report.
J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong)
; 19(3): 370-2, 2011 Dec.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-22184174
ABSTRACT
Bisphosphonates are widely used to prevent osteoporotic fractures. Long-term use has resulted in unexpected subtrochanteric fractures in some elderly patients. We report a patient on long-term alendronate therapy who sustained fractures of the ulna and tibia sequentially over a 7-month period, without any trauma or fall.
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Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Tibial Fractures
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Ulna Fractures
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Alendronate
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Bone Density Conservation Agents
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
Language:
En
Year:
2011
Type:
Article