Bisphosphonates and Mid-Thigh Fractures
Atypical femur fractures have been reported in patients with osteoporosis. This fracture happens in middle of the thigh (between the hip and the knee) without
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Atypical femur fractures have been reported in patients with osteoporosis. This fracture happens in middle of the thigh (between the hip and the knee) without
Bisphosphonates are used in the prevention and treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis and some are approved for the treatment of osteoporosis in men. They can help
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The American Bone Health Fracture Risk Calculator™ estimates fracture risk for women and men over age 45.
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