Study Of Effect Of Zoledronic Acid In Patients With Low Back Pain Associated With Vertebral Osteoporosis
Journal Title: International Journal of Orthopaedics Traumatology & Surgical Sciences - Year 2016, Vol 2, Issue 2
Abstract
Low back pain is the third most common orthopaedic problem. Most of the times it is overlooked and underdiagnosed and consequently undertreated. Vertebral osteoporosis is a common cause of low back pain and its early detection and prompt treatment prevents the complications of osteoporosis. Zoledronic acid a bisphosphonate class of Drug has excellent compliance due to its yearly dosage and there are early reports stating its analgesic properties. This study is done to note the same with respect to low back pain. The study concluded zoledronic acid has significant pain reducing effect in patients with low back pain due to vertebral osteoporosis.
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Ramalingaiah A, Shridhar R
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