Bisphosphonate-related bilateral femoral fractures

Discussion:

This patient had a history of long-term bisphosphonate use, and these are the characteristic patterns of complete and incomplete femoral fractures. Imaging of the contralateral femur is recommended as it can show an early/incomplete insufficiency fracture such as in this case. These are at higher risk of complete fracture, and are sometimes prophylactically treated with an IM nail. 

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