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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.Entities:
Keywords: Bone remodeling; Diphosphonates; Femoral fractures
Year: 2015 PMID: 25774358 PMCID: PMC4357631 DOI: 10.11005/jbm.2015.22.1.1
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Bone Metab ISSN: 2287-6375