Open AccessEffect of ibandronate on bending strength and toughness of rodent cortical bone
Author(s) -
Terence Savaridas,
Robert Wallace,
Sarah P. Dawson,
Hamish Simpson
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
bone and joint research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.639
H-Index - 31
ISSN - 2046-3758
DOI - 10.1302/2046-3758.46.2000311
Subject(s) - medicine , cortical bone , tibia , bisphosphonate , diaphysis , bone healing , femur , dentistry , orthodontics , surgery , osteoporosis , anatomy
There remains conflicting evidence regarding cortical bone strength following bisphosphonate therapy. As part of a study to assess the effects of bisphosphonate treatment on the healing of rat tibial fractures, the mechanical properties and radiological density of the uninjured contralateral tibia was assessed.
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