Atypical Complete Femoral Fractures Associated with Bisphosphonate Use or Not Associated with Bisphosphonate Use: Is There a Difference?

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(a) Initial radiograph of a 64-year-old woman shows an atypical fracture of the subtrochanteric region of the femur. She had no history of antiosteoporotic medication. (b) Intramedullary nailing was performed. (c) After complete healing, implanted nail was removed 12 months after initial surgery. (d) Refracture occurred 33 months after nail removal. (e) A radiograph at 12 months after surgery shows complete healing.