Atypical subtrochanteric fractures after long-term bisphosphonate therapy

Edward Czerwiński

Vol 62, Supp. II (2011)

Review paper

Submitted: 2013-02-15

Published online: 2011-09-21

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Atypical subtrochanteric fractures after long-term bisphosphonate therapy

Edward Czerwiński

Vol 62, Supp. II (2011)

Review Article

Submitted: 2013-02-15

Published online: 2011-09-21

Abstract

There have been many reports published in recent years on atypical subtrochanteric fractures after long-term bisphosphonates therapy. In a description of a few series of cases, fractures of typical clinical course and radiological image have been documented. These fractures are estimated as very rare (2.3 per 10,000 patient-years). It is suggested that a subsequent use of steroids or proton pump inhibitors with bisphosphonates may increase the risk of fracture occurrence. (Pol J Endocrinol 2011; 62 (education supplement II): 42–45)