Bisphosphonates are among the most commonly prescribed drugs in Osteoporotic Patients. Their mode of action is anti-resorptive. Since remodeling is a key step in fracture healing, there has been concern regarding the effect of bisphosphonates on fracture healing. To assess the effect of alendronate on fracture healing in the rabbit ulna osteotomy model.Introduction
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Eight of the current 9 cases of wound infection, included 4 verified cases involving methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, were successfully treated by topical application of Polytoxinol, either without (6 patients), or in combination with systemic antibiotics (3 patients). In 8 patients, Polytoxinol application was followed by reduced inflammation, rapid granulation and healing even where infection was of >
2 years standing. Adverse local tissue reaction shown by 1 patient quickly subsided on withdrawal of Polytoxinol.