Hip fracture in a heart transplant patient.
The considerable risks of osteonecroses and fractures after renal transplantation are well described. Whether or not these transplantation risks are unique to those with renal failure is uncertain. A 56-year-old man developed multiple spontaneous fractures, including a fracture of the femoral neck, following cardiac transplantation.
Apel
D M
DM
Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois.
Chmell
S J
SJ
D001858:Bone Nails; D005265:Femoral Neck Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005598:Fractures, Spontaneous / Q000209:etiology*; D016027:Heart Transplantation; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D011859:Radiography
D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents