A Scapular Spine Fracture Defined on the Basis of a Bisphosphonate: a Case Report and Review of the Literature.

Authors :: Ilyas G
Senyuva G
Source :: Acta chirurgiae orthopaedicae et traumatologiae Cechoslovaca [Acta Chir Orthop Traumatol Cech] 2022; Vol. 89 (4), pp. 312-314.
Publication Year :: 2022
Abstract: Bisphosphonates are commonly used in the treatment of osteoporosis. Long-term use without drug holiday causes the risk of atypical fractures. Subtrochanteric and femoral stress fractures are among the frequently described complications. In our case report; a stress fracture of the scapular spine, a previously undescribed adverse effect of bisphosphonates, is presented. Key words: bisphosphonates, scapular spine, stress fracture, drug holiday.

Subjects :: Diphosphonates adverse effects
Humans
Bone Density Conservation Agents adverse effects
Femoral Fractures chemically induced
Femoral Fractures diagnostic imaging
Femoral Fractures surgery
Fractures, Stress chemically induced
Fractures, Stress diagnostic imaging
Shoulder Fractures
Spinal Fractures chemically induced
Spinal Fractures complications

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