The strange fractures that may be associated with certain osteoporosis drugs called bisphosphonates occur low on the thighbone, where the femur is usually strongest. Bone specialists say the benefits of the drugs still outweigh their risks.
Read More...
Read the complete post at http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2011/02/23/133972189/osteoporosis-drugs-linked-to-unusual-fractures-in-women?ft=1&f=103537970
Posted
Feb 23 2011, 05:28 AM
by
NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog