Atypical Femoral Fracture in a Patient on Imatinib
This case highlights the potential synergistic effect of bisphosphonates and imatinib on bone metabolism, leading to an increased risk of atypical femoral fractures. Vigilant monitoring of bone health in such patients is crucial for early detection and prevention.
Authors
- Kinjal Mehta (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2417-7738)
- S. M. Rahim
- Amirzeb Aurangzeb (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3536-9145)
Institutions
- Changi General Hospital (SG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- JBJS Case Connector
- Published
- 2025-04-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2106/jbjs.cc.25.00106
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.77