Risk of Extremity Fractures in Adult Outpatients with Epilepsy

Abstract

Our results highlight the risk of fractures in outpatients with epilepsy. In this patient group, 43% of the fractures were definitely or possibly seizure related. Males 45 years or older are a particular risk group. Special attention is required for this group of patients who are at higher risk for fractures. The risk is apparently higher in the first 2 years after diagnosis, although potential bias in ascertainment of fracture incidents in our study may have underestimated the long-term risk for fractures.