J Korean Orthop Res Soc.  2012 Dec;15(2):72-75.

Atypical Subtrochanteric Femoral Fracture in a Patient with Non-metatatic Breast Cancer on Zoledronic Acid Therapy: A Case Report

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  • 1Department of Orthopeadic Surgery, Konyang University, College of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea. todayzic@lycos.co.kr

Abstract

The bisphosphonate is known for its ability to reduce bone loss in osteoporotic and osseous metastatic conditions. The side effects have been reported after long-term bisphosphonate therapy. We report the case of a woman who sustained atypical subtrochanteric femoral fracture while being on zoledronic acid (Zometa(R), Novartis) therapy for more than 4 years.

Keyword

Atypical fracture; Breast cancer; Zoledronic acid

MeSH Terms

Breast
Breast Neoplasms
Diphosphonates
Female
Femoral Fractures
Humans
Imidazoles
Diphosphonates
Imidazoles
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