Simultaneous bilateral trochanteric fractures during squatting in a patient with multiple myeloma

Eur J Cancer Care (Engl). 2005 May;14(2):185-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2354.2005.00570.x.

Abstract

Pathologic bone fractures are usually confined to the trunk in multiple myeloma (MM). But bilateral trochanteric fractures have not been reported in patients with MM before. Radiographic, histological and immunoelectrophoresis revealed typical features of MM. This report points out the importance of physical rehabilitation of patients in addition to chemotherapy in adaptation to the activities of daily living.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Groin
  • Hip Fractures / diagnostic imaging
  • Hip Fractures / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Multiple Myeloma / complications*
  • Multiple Myeloma / diagnostic imaging
  • Pain / diagnostic imaging
  • Pain / etiology
  • Posture
  • Radiography