title: Atypical fractures associated with bisphosphonate use post-renal transplantation.
abstract: Bone disease is a major cause of morbidity post renal transplantation. The authors present a case of adynamic bone disease and atypical fractures associated with the use of bisphosphonates following renal transplantation. The uncertain role of parathyroidectomy and bone mineral density scans is also reviewed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Renal Medicine, Nambour General Hospital, The University of Queensland, Sunshine Coast Clinical School, Nambour General Hospital, Nambour, Queensland, Australia. mtburke@ausdoctors.net
authors.forename: Michael T
authors.initials: MT
authors.lastname: Burke
authors.forename: Peter R
authors.initials: PR
authors.lastname: Hollett
authors.forename: Nicholas A
authors.initials: NA
authors.lastname: Gray
mesh_terms: D015502:Absorptiometry, Photon; D015519:Bone Density / Q000187:drug effects; D050071:Bone Density Conservation Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004164:Diphosphonates / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D005265:Femoral Neck Fractures / Q000209:etiology; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D015775:Fractures, Stress / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D006934:Hypercalcemia / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D006961:Hyperparathyroidism / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016030:Kidney Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D008875:Middle Aged; D016105:Parathyroidectomy; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D016103:Spinal Fractures / Q000209:etiology; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D050071:Bone Density Conservation Agents; D004164:Diphosphonates; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents