A Scapular Spine Fracture Defined on the Basis of a Bisphosphonate: a Case Report and Review of the Literature
Language English Country Czech Republic Media print
Document type Case Reports, Journal Article, Review
PubMed
36055673
Knihovny.cz E-resources
- MeSH
- Diphosphonates adverse effects MeSH
- Femoral Fractures * chemically induced diagnostic imaging surgery MeSH
- Spinal Fractures * chemically induced complications MeSH
- Shoulder Fractures * MeSH
- Bone Density Conservation Agents * adverse effects MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Fractures, Stress * chemically induced diagnostic imaging MeSH
- Check Tag
- Humans MeSH
- Publication type
- Journal Article MeSH
- Case Reports MeSH
- Review MeSH
- Names of Substances
- Diphosphonates MeSH
- Bone Density Conservation Agents * MeSH
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. Key words: bisphosphonates, scapular spine, stress fracture, drug holiday.
