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Older women who use bisphosphonate for longer than 5 years may have increased odds of a subtrochanteric or femoral shaft fracture, but absolute risk is low
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  1. Correspondence to Bo Abrahamsen
    Department of Medicine, Gentofte Hospital, Niels Andersensvej 65 Hellerup DK-2900, Denmark; b.abrahamsen{at}physician.dk
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Abrahamsen B
Older women who use bisphosphonate for longer than 5 years may have increased odds of a subtrochanteric or femoral shaft fracture, but absolute risk is low
BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine 2011;16:168-169.

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  • First published October 25, 2011.
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March 08, 2024

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