Review: epidemiology and pathophysiology of atypical femur fractures

Curr Osteoporos Rep. 2014 Mar;12(1):65-73. doi: 10.1007/s11914-014-0198-z.

Abstract

The recent recognition of the clinical phenomenon of atypical femoral fractures has garnered significant scientific interest. In this review, we will discuss and summarize the salient developments in the current understanding of the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and radiology of atypical femoral fractures.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Bone Density Conservation Agents / adverse effects
  • Diphosphonates / adverse effects
  • Femoral Fractures / diagnostic imaging
  • Femoral Fractures / epidemiology*
  • Femoral Fractures / etiology
  • Hip Fractures / diagnostic imaging
  • Hip Fractures / epidemiology
  • Hip Fractures / etiology
  • Humans
  • Radiography

Substances

  • Bone Density Conservation Agents
  • Diphosphonates