Alendronate Sodium in Osteoarthritis: Effects on Lipid Profile, Circulating Leptin and the Clinical Activity
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 3
Abstract
Objective: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a most common arthritic disease and responsible for more of disability in all world. OA affects all joint and characterized by degredation of cartilage, subchondral bone turnover and osteophytes formation. Aim of the study: To evaluate the effectiveness of alendronate sodium (ALN) on disease activity and physical function, evaluate the lipid profile and study the impact of ALN on circulating leptin marker and myeloperoxidase (MPO) and to determine its effectiveness in slowing progression of disease. Patients and Methods:116 OA patients over 45 years old with X-ray grade II and more of Kellgren and Lawrence grading were enrolled in our study. Base line assessment was done, Kellgren and Lawrence X-ray grading, WOMAC scoring, body mass index and the lipid profil with enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) analysis of serum leptin and MPO. They were instructed to take ALN 10 mg daily. Reassessment was done after 3 months. Results: A significant symptomatic improvement in WOMAC scoring (pain, stiffness) were observed associated with significant reduction in serum leptin and no significant reduction in MPO. A nonsignificantchanges in lipid profile, joint space width and function were also reported. Conclusion: ALN in patients with OA has clinical efficacy in reducing suffering especially pain probably through inhibition of leptin with no significant joint structural improvement, and may help delay and prevent further disease progression probably through inhibition of leptinactivity.
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Sinaa Abdul Amir Kadhim
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