Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research
Assessment of effect of Alendronic acid on fracture healing
Dr. Ayush Chauhan, Dr . Nitesh Ayalani, Dr. Smriti Chaturvedi, Dr. Rahul Kumar Shrivastava
JCDR. 2024: 1809-1812
Abstract
Background:The most often prescribed medication among bisphosphonates, alendronic acid, is used extensively in the treatment of osteoporosis.The present study was conducted to assess the effect of Alendronic acid on fracture healing. Materials & Methods:98 extraarticular or minimal articular fractures of the distal radius of both genderswere divided into 2 groups of 49 each. Group I received Alendronic acid 70 mg once weekly and group II did not receive any medication. Parameters such as Disabilities of the Arm Shoulder and Hand (DASH) questionnaire, range of wrist movement and grip strength, pain and analgesia requirements, and the rate of malunion was recorded
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