Dr. Purchase, an orthopedic surgeon in San Francisco, CA, discusses the growing concern of atypical femur fractures in a subgroup of patients. Patients who have been on bisphosphonate medication, such as fosamax; boniva; actonel; and others, have been experiencing breaks or fractures in their legs. Dr. Purchase explains why this is happening, discusses the treatment, and answers some of the basic questions surrounding this developing problem.

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