The use of anti-osteoporosis drugs in total knee arthroplasty

Aging Clin Exp Res. 2011 Apr;23(2 Suppl):38-9.

Abstract

Stress shielding, osteolysis, lack of integration affect the clinical results of total joint arthroplasty. Drugs as bisphosphonates administered after surgery may improve the fixation of the components to the bone, preserving the survival of the implant: however, few reports regarding applications in Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) are published.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee / methods*
  • Bone Density Conservation Agents / pharmacology*
  • Bone Remodeling
  • Bone and Bones
  • Diphosphonates
  • Humans
  • Knee Joint / surgery
  • Knee Prosthesis*
  • Osteoporosis / drug therapy*
  • Prosthesis Design

Substances

  • Bone Density Conservation Agents
  • Diphosphonates