title: Pathogenesis, management and prevention of atypical femoral fractures.
abstract: Much attention has been paid to the relationship between atypical femoral fractures (AFF) and use of bisphosphonates (BPs). While a significant cause-effect relationship was not established in earlier studies, more recent data shows a growing relationship between AFF and BPs use. The definition of an 'AFF' has also undergone significant changes. This review briefly summarizes the definition, pathogenesis, and management of AFF.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics, Dongguk University Ilsan Hospital, Goyang, Korea.
authors.forename: Gun-Il
authors.initials: GI
authors.lastname: Im
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics, Dongguk University Ilsan Hospital, Goyang, Korea.
authors.forename: Seung-Hyo
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Jeong
keywords: Bone remodeling; Diphosphonates; Femoral fractures