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Identification of a p.Arg708Gln variant in COL1A2 in atypical femoral fractures.
Joint bone spine - 1 Dec 2017
Funck-Brentano Thomas, Ostertag Agnes, Debiais Francoise, Fardellone Patrice, Collet Corinne, Mornet Etienne, Cohen-Solal Martine
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OBJECTIVES: Long-term bisphosphonates exposure is a proven risk factor for atypical femoral fractures (AFF) but several cases occur in untreated patients. The identification of other risk factors for AFF is critical for the management of osteoporosis. We here assessed the genetic factors associated with AFF regardless of the treatment. METHODS: Cases were identified through ICD-10 codes in 3 academic centers....
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