Alendronate-associated ulnar and tibial fractures: a case report.
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چکیده
Bisphosphonates are widely used to prevent osteoporotic fractures. Long-term use has resulted in unexpected subtrochanteric fractures in some elderly patients. We report a patient on long-term alendronate therapy who sustained fractures of the ulna and tibia sequentially over a 7-month period, without any trauma or fall.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of orthopaedic surgery
دوره 19 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2011