Atypical Femoral Fractures: What Do We Know about Them?
10.12671/jkfs.2018.31.4.159
- Author:
Beom Seok LEE
1
;
Young Kyun LEE
;
Heejae WON
;
Hyungkook KIM
;
Kyung Hoi KOO
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea. slphlw@naver.com
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Fractures stress;
Fracture fixation intramedullary;
Teriparatide;
Osteoporosis
- MeSH:
Femoral Fractures;
Humans;
Osteoporosis;
Osteoporotic Fractures;
Teriparatide
- From:Journal of the Korean Fracture Society
2018;31(4):159-164
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Recently, atypical femoral fractures (AFFs) have been found in patients who were prescribed bisphosphonate to prevent osteoporotic fractures. Although the occurrence of AFF is rare, there are some concerns, such as a higher risk of delayed or non-union of AFF. This paper reviews the treatment of AFF and suggests some considerations during surgery.
