| Issue |
SICOT-J
Volume 12, 2026
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|---|---|---|
| Article Number | 41 | |
| Number of page(s) | 6 | |
| Section | Hip | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/sicotj/2026038 | |
| Published online | 03 July 2026 | |
Case Report
Atypical femoral fracture: The periprosthetic variant about two cases without bisphosphonate use
Diaconesses Croix Saint-Simon Hospital Group, 125 rue d’Avron, 75020 Paris, France
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Received:
11
February
2026
Accepted:
6
May
2026
Abstract
Atypical femoral fractures are rare. They are well described in patients with prolonged bisphosphonate use. The periprosthetic form without bisphosphonate intake appears to be exceptional and may lead to mechanical complications (nonunion, secondary displacement) if the difficulties of bone healing are not anticipated. We report here two cases of atypical femoral fractures without bisphosphonate use and the resulting implications for surgical fixation.
Key words: Periprosthetic fracture / Atypical femoral fracture / AFF
© The Authors, published by EDP Sciences, 2026
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