Bilateral pathological hip fractures in a patient with a bipulmonary transplant: a case report.
The use of immunosuppressive agents to prevent tissue rejection may predispose patients to osteoporosis and fractures. We report a case of bilateral pathological hip fractures in a woman with osteoporosis who had undergone a bipulmonary transplant. To reduce the risk of pathological fractures, patients are given prophylaxes for osteoporosis prior to organ transplantation, but they remain at increased risk of fractures. They should be informed that this side-effect may occur after transplantation.
Seijas
Roberto
R
Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Fundacion Garcia Cugat, Hospital Quiron, Barcelona, Spain. roberto6jas@gmail.com
Ares
Oscar
O
Malik
Aamer
A
Maled
Ignacio
I
D019644:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip; D001987:Bronchiectasis / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005598:Fractures, Spontaneous / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D006620:Hip Fractures / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D006976:Hypertension, Pulmonary / Q000601:surgery; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016040:Lung Transplantation; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography
D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents