Osteoporosis-related simultaneous four joints fractures and dislocation after a seizure: a case report

J Osteoporos. 2010 Mar 3:2010:808341. doi: 10.4061/2010/808341.

Abstract

A case of steroid-induced osteoporosis-related multiple fractures and dislocations are described after a seizure is reported. Patient had two years history of steroid use with no supplement or antiresorptive therapy. There was a delay in the diagnosis which affected an otherwise good outcome in such situations. It is recommended that patients on steroid should be given calcium, vitamin D, and an antiresorptive. Furthermore, a meticulous clinical examination is required in patients who are on steroids and suffer epileptic seizures to rule out skeletal injury.

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