title: Review: epidemiology and pathophysiology of atypical femur fractures.
abstract: The recent recognition of the clinical phenomenon of atypical femoral fractures has garnered significant scientific interest. In this review, we will discuss and summarize the salient developments in the current understanding of the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and radiology of atypical femoral fractures.
authors: Department of Endocrinology, Singapore General Hospital, Outram Road, Singapore, 169608, Singapore, alvinngcm@gmail.com.
authors: Alvin C
authors: AC
authors: Ng
authors: Meng Ai
authors: MA
authors: Png
authors: David T
authors: DT
authors: Chua
authors: Joyce S B
authors: JS
authors: Koh
authors: Tet Sen
authors: TS
authors: Howe
mesh_terms: D050071:Bone Density Conservation Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D004164:Diphosphonates / Q000009:adverse effects; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology; D006620:Hip Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography
chemical_list: D050071:Bone Density Conservation Agents; D004164:Diphosphonates