Unexpected rapid increase in bone mineral density by bisphosphonate therapy after multiple spinal fractures: a case report

Unexpected rapid increase in bone mineral density by bisphosphonate therapy after multiple spinal fractures: a case report

Abstract Background Osteoporosis is a serious disease that causes bone fragility fractures and increases mortality. Bisphosphonates are the first-line drugs for osteoporosis. However, the gains in bone mineral density by use of bisphosphonates alone are limited. Case presentation We describe the cli...

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Main Authors: Hidefumi Koiwai, Mikio Kamimura, Jun Takahashi, Yukio Nakamura, Hiroyuki Kato
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-09-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Subjects:
Bone mineral density
Bisphosphonate
Osteoporosis
Spinal fracture
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13256-019-2219-0

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