McAvoy, Sarah2010-10-292010-10-292010-10-29https://hdl.handle.net/11299/95882The information provided in this handout does not necessarily reflect the views of the University of Minnesota Medical School physicians and faculty. These materials are provided for informational purposes only and are in no way intended to take the place of the advice and recommendations of your personal health care provider. You use the information provided in these handouts at your own risk.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.en-USOsteoporosisstrontiumOther