1. Atypical femoral fractures.
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Butler, I., Tipping, B., and Bhaga, R.
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OSTEOPOROSIS diagnosis ,OSTEOPOROSIS treatment ,DISEASE risk factors ,OSTEOPOROSIS ,TREATMENT of fractures ,FEMUR injuries ,THERAPEUTICS - Abstract
The article presents a case study of a 73-year-old female diagnosed with osteoporosis due to the development of an atypical femoral fracture. The clinical result of the patients shows a stress fracture found in her right femur. The diagnosis, causes, risks, treatment and recommendation for the fracture are also provided.
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- 2013
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