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Pathological Fractures And The Perils Of Purchasing Steroids Online, Danielle C Thor, Valerie Rome
Pathological Fractures And The Perils Of Purchasing Steroids Online, Danielle C Thor, Valerie Rome
Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine Departmental Research
Exogenous steroids are a staple of modern medicine, with utility in a variety of direct and supplemental treatment modalities. However, all pharmaceuticals are undoubtedly coupled with unique side effect profiles, and steroids are no exception. In the case presented, the assessment and management of a 36-year-old male who inappropriately self-administered high-dose steroids for prolonged periods of time is reviewed. In doing so, attention is drawn to both the impact of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis and the greater risk of online availability of these powerful medications.