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Raloxifene to prevent bone fractures?
Breast Cancer — What do you think about the use of raloxifene to prevent bone fractures? Raloxifene is actually developed as an osteoporosis drug and approved for use in osteoporosis. It's not as effective as other drugs like Fosamax and Actonel. In the initial ...More…
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Bone fractures - treatment options
Better Health — A fracture is defined as a break in the bone. The aim of treatment is to help the bone to recover. Treatment options include setting the limb in plaster or surgically pinning the bone ends back together. A fracture is defined as a break in the ...More…
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Bone fractures
Better Health — A bone fracture or broken bone occurs when a force exerted against a bone is stronger than it can structurally withstand. The most common sites for bone fractures include the wrist, ankle and hip. Treatment options include immobilising the bone ...More…
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Bone Fractures
American Medical Association — A bone fracture is a break in a bone. The soft tissue surrounding the break may also be injured. Most bone fractures are the result of injuries from falls or vehicle crashes, but fractures can also be caused by certain diseases. The May 5, 2004, ...More…
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External Fixation of Bone Fractures
Health Scout — Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention of External Fixation of Bone Fractures Questions To Ask Your Doctor About External Fixation of Bone Fractures External fixation involves the use of pins through the bone attached to a steel rod outside the limb. ...More…