Title: Identifying Incomplete Atypical Femoral Fractures With Single-Energy Absorptiometry: Declining Prevalence
Authors: McKenna, Malachi; McKiernan, Fergus; McGowan, Bernie; Silke, Carmel; Bennett, Kathleen; Van Der Kamp, Susan; Ward, Paul; Hurson, Conor; Heffernan, Eric
Abstract: Atypical femur fractures (AFFs) are associated with long-term bisphosphonate (BP) therapy. Early identification of AFF prior to their completion provides an opportunity to intervene, potentially reducing morbidity associated with these fractures. Single-energy X-ray absorptiometry (SE) is an imaging method recently shown to detect incomplete AFF (iAFF) prior to fracture completion.
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