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Hip fracture risk and safety with alendronate treatment in the oldest‐old

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There is high evidence for secondary prevention of fractures, including hip fracture, with alendronate treatment, but alendronate's efficacy to prevent hip fractures in the oldest‐old (≥80 years old), the population… Click to show full abstract

There is high evidence for secondary prevention of fractures, including hip fracture, with alendronate treatment, but alendronate's efficacy to prevent hip fractures in the oldest‐old (≥80 years old), the population with the highest fracture risk, has not been studied.

Keywords: fracture; hip; oldest old; hip fracture; alendronate treatment

Journal Title: Journal of Internal Medicine
Year Published: 2017

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