title: Atypical fractures on long term bisphosphonates therapy.
abstract: Bisphosphonates reduce fractures risk in patients with osteoporosis. A new pattern of fractures is now being noted in patients on prolonged bisphosphonate therapy. We report a case of an atypical femoral fracture with preceding pain and highlight the characteristics of these fractures.
authors.affiliation: Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar, Co Westmeath. waelhussein@physicians.ie
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Hussein
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Cunningham
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Logan
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Fallon
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Murphy
mesh_terms: D015502:Absorptiometry, Photon; D000368:Aged; D019386:Alendronate / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D050071:Bone Density Conservation Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D005594:Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary; D005598:Fractures, Spontaneous / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D006620:Hip Fractures / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D015663:Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D020127:Recovery of Function; D020379:Risk Adjustment; D012307:Risk Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D050071:Bone Density Conservation Agents; D019386:Alendronate