Clinical management and pathogenesis of atypical fractures of the femur

What is it about?

While anti-osteoporosis medication significantly reduces the risk of fracture, for every 137 hip fractures prevented, one atypical fracture maybe caused. Management of these atypical fractures requires a different approach from the trauma team, rehabilitation team and metabolic bone / fracture liaison services. We here describe our regional guidelines for the management of atypical femoral fractures.

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