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Editorial and case reports

Atypical femoral fractures bilaterally in a patient receiving denosumab

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Pages 3-5 | Received 22 Jun 2013, Accepted 12 Aug 2013, Published online: 31 Oct 2013

Figures & data

Figure 1. The patient’s left femur at the time of the first fracture. A transverse femoral shaft fracture with lateral cortical hypertrophy and medial spiking.

Figure 1. The patient’s left femur at the time of the first fracture. A transverse femoral shaft fracture with lateral cortical hypertrophy and medial spiking.

Figure 2. Both femurs at the time of the right femoral shaft fracture.

Figure 2. Both femurs at the time of the right femoral shaft fracture.

Figure 3. Anteroposterior radiograph of both femurs 5 months after the second operation, showing healing of the fracture with callus formation.

Figure 3. Anteroposterior radiograph of both femurs 5 months after the second operation, showing healing of the fracture with callus formation.