Some patients treated with bisphosphonates for a long period develop weakening of bones, especially in the subtrochanteric and diaphyseal regions of the femur. Cessation of the medication when patients develop pain in these regions may help prevent subsequent fracture. 30. Watts NB, Chines A, Olszynski WP, et al. Fracture risk remains reduced one year after discontinuation of risedronate.
Bicondylar tibial plateau fractures usually include damage to the soft tissue, and efforts to fix both the lateral and medial columns with plates can result in tissue loss and infection.
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