Acta Chir Orthop Traumatol Cech. 2022; 89(4):312-314 | DOI: 10.55095/achot2022/050

A Scapular Spine Fracture Defined on the Basis of a Bisphosphonate: a Case Report and Review of the LiteratureCase report

G. ILYAS1,*, G. SENYUVA2
1 Usak University Faculty of Medicine, Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Usak, Turkey
2 Usak Training and Research Hospital, Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Usak, Turkey

Bisphosphonates are commonly used in the treatment of osteoporosis. Long-term use without drug holiday causes the risk of atypical fractures. Subtrochanteric and femoral stress fractures are among the frequently described complications. In our case report; a stress fracture of the scapular spine, a previously undescribed adverse effect of bisphosphonates, is presented.

Keywords: bisphosphonates, scapular spine, stress fracture, drug holiday

Published: August 15, 2022  Show citation

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ILYAS G, SENYUVA G. A Scapular Spine Fracture Defined on the Basis of a Bisphosphonate: a Case Report and Review of the Literature. Acta Chir Orthop Traumatol Cech. 2022;89(4):312-314. doi: 10.55095/achot2022/050. PubMed PMID: 36055673.
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