Authors
Ashwin Suresha, Tomichan Mattathil Chackob
aUndergraduate Medical Student, Al Azhar Medical College and Super Speciality Hospital, Thodupuzha, Idukki, Kerala
bDepartment of Orthopedics, Al Azhar Medical College and Super Speciality Hospital, Thodupuzha, Idukki Kerala
Abstract
Atypical femoral fractures are stress fractures occurring in femoral shaft usually associated with prolonged use of antiresorptive therapy. Various reports have shown that long term use of rheumatoid arthritis medications may also impair mineralization of bone. Here we are discussing a case of atypical fracture femur seen in person who was not on bisphosphonate therapy.
Keywords: Bisphosphonates, Osteoporosis, Atypical Fracture Femur