Abstract |
Fourteen women averaging 69.5 years of age with painful osteoporosis of the spine were treated with sodium fluoride, calcium salts and calciferol. At assessment after 5-19 months of therapy 8 patients were free of pains while in 5 women pains had decreased and mobility improved. One patient had unaltered pains. Side effects were few and mild.
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Authors | O Grove, B Halver |
Journal | Aktuelle Gerontologie
(Aktuelle Gerontol)
Vol. 8
Issue 3
Pg. 167-8
(Mar 1978)
ISSN: 0300-5704 [Print] Germany |
PMID | 26260
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Ergocalciferols
- Fluorides
- Calcium
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Topics |
- Age Factors
- Aged
- Calcium
(therapeutic use)
- Denmark
- Ergocalciferols
(therapeutic use)
- Female
- Fluorides
(therapeutic use)
- Follow-Up Studies
- Humans
- Middle Aged
- Osteoporosis
(drug therapy)
- Pain
(drug therapy)
- Spinal Diseases
(drug therapy)
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