Short-term Functional Recovery Between Early- and Late Bisphosphonate Treatment Following Hemiarthroplasty
Status:
Unknown status
Trial end date:
2017-10-01
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Summary
Femoral neck fracture in the elderly is one indication for initiating osteoporosis treatment.
Bisphosphonates remain the first line therapy; however, many orthopaedic surgeons concern
regarding their effects on fracture healing process. Therefore, therapy is usually delayed
for a period of time. To the best of our knowledge, there is no scientific data to support
whether bisphosphonate treatment should be given immediately after the surgery or it should
be delayed.