Oral risedronate increases Gruen zone bone mineral density after primary total hip arthroplasty: a meta-analysis

Abstract Background This meta-analysis was performed to assess the efficacy of risedronate in increasing bone mineral density (BMD) in patients undergoing primary total hip arthroplasty (THA). Methods We systematically searched the following databases: PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Librar...

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Main Authors: Qifeng Li, Baoshan Xu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-06-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-018-0794-1