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    Treating Osteoporosis with Strontium Ranelate
    (2010-10-29) McAvoy, Sarah
    Osteoporosis can lead to significant morbidity and mortality due to fractures. Post-menopausal women with osteoporosis should follow general guidelines in regards to calcium, vitamin D, and exercise. When added to this regimen, strontium ranelate 2 grams taken daily can significantly reduce the risk of vertebral fractures as well as non-vertebral fractures. It also increased bone mineral density at the lumbar spine, femoral neck and total hip.