Insufficiency Fractures in Postmenopausal Gynaecological Patients Receiving Pelvic Radiotherapy: Can These be Prevented by Optimisation of Bone Health?

Madam — Insufficiency fractures occur when minimal trauma is applied to weakened bone; they are often associated with osteoporosis and seen following pelvic radiotherapy. Magnetic resonance imaging is the most sensitive for diagnosis. Radiation-induced insufficiency fractures can cause pain and a reduct ion in quality of life [1].

Source: Clinical Oncology - December 30, 2019 Category: Radiology Authors: L. Eastlake, B. Sheridan, D. Yiannakis Tags: Letter Source Type: research