Bilateral Femoral Insufficiency Fractures Likely Related to Long-Term Alendronate Therapy
Osteoporosis-related fractures are a major public health problem and one in two women and one in four men are affected with osteoporosis-related fractures. Alendronate (Fosamax) is one of the first bisphosphonates used to treat osteoporosis effectively. Recently, however, there is a concern regardin...
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Main Authors: | Ravindra Gudena, Jason Werle, Kelly Johnston |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2011-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Osteoporosis |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.4061/2011/810697 |
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