Atypical lumbar pedicle fractures. A case report and comparative review of the literature: Bisphosphonate-related? Possible matching with diagnostic criteria of atypical fractures of the femur
Introduction: Bisphosphonates are commonly used to prevent osteoporotic fractures. Many randomized controlled trials have proved the efficacy of bisphosphonates, showing their ability to increase bone mineral density and decrease the risk of hip and vertebral fractures. Atypical, bisphosphonate-rela...
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| Main Authors: | Emmanouil Theodorakis, Georgios Touloupakis, Guido Antonini, Maria Gabriella Lettera, Marco Teli |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2024-01-01
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| Series: | Brain and Spine |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772529424000420 |
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