Open AccessEffects of alendronate sodium combined with InterTan on osteoporotic femoral intertrochanteric fractures and fracture recurrence
Author(s) -
Ke-Meng Wang,
Shiping Wei,
Xiuli Yin,
Qingju Meng,
Yu-Ming Kong
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
world journal of clinical cases
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.368
H-Index - 10
ISSN - 2307-8960
DOI - 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i21.7324
Subject(s) - medicine , osteoporosis , surgery , bone mineral , orthopedic surgery , procollagen peptidase , femoral neck , dynamic hip screw , alendronic acid , placebo , bone healing , population , bone remodeling , internal fixation , alternative medicine , environmental health , pathology
Osteoporosis is a global disease affecting 6.6% of the total population. Osteoporosis complications include fractures, increased bone fragility, and reduced bone strength. The most commonly affected parts are the vertebral body, hip, and wrist.