Reliability and diagnostic utility of radiographs in patients with incomplete atypical femoral fractures
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DOI: 10.1007/s00256-019-03212-1
Abstract: ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of radiographs in identifying incomplete atypical femoral fractures and to determine interobserver and intra-observer reliability.Materials and methodsAnterior–posterior and lateral radiographs of 10 femurs… read more here.
Keywords: femoral fractures; incomplete atypical; radiology; atypical femoral ... See more keywords
Conservative treatment of recurrent symptoms of an incomplete, atypical femoral fracture associated with glucocorticoid, bisphosphonate, and denosumab therapy in a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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DOI: 10.1080/17843286.2018.1534576
Abstract: ABSTRACT Background: Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease have a high prevalence of osteoporosis, and different osteoporosis drugs are used to prevent fractures in these patients. Although the overall incidence of complete or incomplete, atypical… read more here.
Keywords: chronic obstructive; treatment; obstructive pulmonary; incomplete atypical ... See more keywords
Incomplete atypical femoral fractures after bisphosphonate use in postmenopausal women
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DOI: 10.1177/2309499019875262
Abstract: Purpose: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of incomplete atypical femoral fractures (iAFFs) in postmenopausal women using bisphosphonates and to investigate the potential risk factors for the development of iAFF. Methods: The national health-care… read more here.
Keywords: femoral fractures; incomplete atypical; bisphosphonate use; atypical femoral ... See more keywords
Bilateral Incomplete Atypical Femur Fractures with Severe Bowing Treated Using Elastic Intramedullary Nails
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DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.cc.22.00191
Abstract: Case: A 77-year-old woman with bilateral symptomatic atypical femoral fractures (AFFs) and severe anterolateral bowing due to long-term bisphosphonate administration was treated using stainless elastic intramedullary nails. Weight-bearing pain disappeared immediately after surgery. Radiographs obtained… read more here.
Keywords: incomplete atypical; severe bowing; intramedullary nails; elastic intramedullary ... See more keywords