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ArticleClinics in orthopedic surgery2025

Effect of Severe Bowing in Bisphosphonate-Related Atypical Femoral Fracture.

Jung-Wee Park, Young-Kyun Lee, Young-Seung Ko, Seong-Eun Byun, Young-Ho Cho, Kyung-Hoi Koo

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Jung-Wee ParkDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4515-1895
Young-Kyun LeeDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6564-4294
Young-Seung KoDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1075-0580
Seong-Eun ByunDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, CHA Bundang Medical Center, CHA University School of Medicine, Seongnam, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2182-9614
Young-Ho ChoDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Daegu Fatima Hospital, Daegu, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1527-7761
Kyung-Hoi KooDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5251-2911

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Abstract

Backgroud: Long-term use of bisphosphonate is a risk factor for atypical femoral fractures (AFFs). Femoral bowing is known to be associated with AFFs. However, whether femoral bowing quickens the occurrence of AFF is unknown. The purpose of this study was to determine whether AFF occurs earlier in patients with severe femoral bowing than in those without severe bowing. Methods: One hundred and sixty-four patients (186 AFFs) from January 2006 to December 2022 were included in this study. According to severity of femoral bowing, patients were divided into 2 groups: severe bowing group (26 femurs) and minimal to moderate bowing group (160 femurs). Age, sex, and completeness and location of AFF were compared between the 2 groups. We compared the time of AFF occurrence after bisphosphonate therapy using cumulative percentage between the 2 groups. Results: Age and sex were similar between the 2 groups, while body mass index (BMI) was lower (22.5 ± 3.0 kg/m Conclusions: At the time of AFF diagnosis, the severe bowing group exhibited shorter duration of bisphosphonate use, lower BMI, and a higher incidence of diaphyseal location. Shortening the duration of bisphosphonate therapy may be advisable in patients with severe femoral bowing.

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Bone Density Conservation AgentsDiphosphonatesFemoral FracturesFemurAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsBone Density Conservation AgentsDiphosphonatesAtypical femoral fractureBisphosphonatesFemoral bowingOsteoporosisRisk factor

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PMCPMC11957818

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