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Atypical femur fractures – where are we now?

Yelena Bogdan, M.D., FACS, FAAOS, discusses “atypical” femur fractures with Saqib Rehman, M.D. These lesions were first reported in 2005 and are associated with prolonged bisphosphonate use. Dr. Bogdan explains diagnostic criteria, what the current literature says, technical tips and pearls for management, and best practices for after-care of these patients. Dr. Bogdan is an orthopaedic trauma surgeon and Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.

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