The following information is taken from the National Osteoporosis Society’s Drug Treatments leaflet. What is an 'atypical' thigh bone fracture? Stress fractures of the middle or top of the femur (thigh bone) – broken bones which are relatively unusual with osteoporosis - have been reported in a small number of patients treated with alendronate tablets for osteoporosis. Most of those...
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The guidance recommends that surgery should take place the same day or the day after hospital admission; it also advises that a team of experts should establish a care plan immediately after surgery to help patients regain their mobility and independence as quickly as possible. Dr Claire Bowring from the National Osteoporosis Society welcomed the guidance: “The consequences of a...
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A study published today identified an increased risk of oesophageal cancer in those taking bisphosphonates long-term. However, recent studies have shown contradictory results with no increased risk (http://jama.ama-assn.org/content/304/6/657.abstract). The following information is taken from the National Osteoporosis Society’s website: With any medication there are risks and benefits and these needs to be discussed with a healthcare professional. Doctors should be...
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