Long-term bisphosphonates use and atypical femoral fracture

Year 2024, Volume: 49 Issue: 1, 235 - 238, 29.03.2024

Gaukhar Bakhtiyarova , Mehtap Tınazlı , Deniz Aydın

https://doi.org/10.17826/cumj.1353368

Abstract

Osteoporosis is a systemic skeletal disorder characterized by low bone mass and microarchitectural deterioration, increasing the risk of fractures. As the global incidence of osteoporosis rises, it has become a pressing concern for healthcare professionals. Long-term use of bisphosphonates (BPs), commonly prescribed for osteoporosis, has been associated with atypical femur fractures (AFFs). While AFFs are relatively rare, they are a serious concern due to their potential complications.

Keywords

biphosphonate, osteoporosis, femur fracture

Ethical Statement

31.08.2023 Ethics Committee Approval As requested by Cukurova Medical Journal, Ethics Committee Approval is not necessary for letter to editor or referral articles. Thank you for your time and assistance. Sincerly, Gaukhar Bakhtiyarova Mehtap Tınazlı Deniz Aydın

Supporting Institution

Near East University

Project Number

1

Thanks

I thank my colleagues for writing this material, and I also want to thank the Editorial Board for their attention to our work and the opportunity to publish ...

Uzun süreli bisfosfonat kullanımı ve atipik femur kırığı

Abstract

Osteoporoz, düşük kemik kütlesi ve mikro mimari bozulma ile karakterize, kırık riskini artıran sistemik bir iskelet bozukluğudur. Osteoporozun küresel insidansı arttıkça, sağlık profesyonelleri için acil bir endişe kaynağı haline gelmiştir. Osteoporoz için yaygın olarak reçete edilen bifosfonatların (BP'ler) uzun süreli kullanımı atipik femur kırıkları (AFF'ler) ile ilişkilendirilmiştir. AFF'ler nispeten nadir görülmekle birlikte, potansiyel komplikasyonları nedeniyle ciddi bir endişe kaynağıdır.

Keywords

bigosofonat, femur kırığı, osteoporoz

Project Number

1

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