Bilateral pathological hip fractures in a patient with a bipulmonary transplant: a case report

J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong). 2009 Aug;17(2):240-2. doi: 10.1177/230949900901700227.

Abstract

The use of immunosuppressive agents to prevent tissue rejection may predispose patients to osteoporosis and fractures. We report a case of bilateral pathological hip fractures in a woman with osteoporosis who had undergone a bipulmonary transplant. To reduce the risk of pathological fractures, patients are given prophylaxes for osteoporosis prior to organ transplantation, but they remain at increased risk of fractures. They should be informed that this side-effect may occur after transplantation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip
  • Bronchiectasis / surgery
  • Female
  • Fractures, Spontaneous / chemically induced*
  • Fractures, Spontaneous / diagnostic imaging
  • Fractures, Spontaneous / surgery
  • Hip Fractures / chemically induced*
  • Hip Fractures / diagnostic imaging
  • Hip Fractures / surgery
  • Humans
  • Hypertension, Pulmonary / surgery
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / adverse effects*
  • Lung Transplantation*
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiography

Substances

  • Immunosuppressive Agents