A Rare Type of Atypical Fracture Femur without Bisphosphonate Therapy: A Case Report

Abstract

Atypical femoral fractures are stress fractures occurring in femoral shaft usually associated with prolonged use of antiresorptive therapy. Various reports have shown that long term use of rheumatoid arthritis medications may also impair mineralization of bone. Here we are discussing a case of atypical fracture femur seen in person who was not on bisphosphonate therapy.