"If subsequent controlled studies validate the reported low fracture rate in the spine, then we really have something."

More recently, bisphosphonates have been used to reduce fracture rates in children with osteogenesis imperfecta.

Medtronic first notified physicians in March about the fracture rate at that time and the proper method for implantation.

If calcium is to cause a significant reduction in fracture rate, the calcium must be directed by the body to go into the bone.

Some small studies have found a suggestion of high fracture rates in vertebrae adjacent to those injected with cement.

Increased fracture rate has also been reported for carbamazepine, valproate and clonazepam.

The effect of sodium monofluorophosphate plus calcium on vertebral fracture rate in postmenopausal women with moderate osteoporosis.

Within four months of stopping the diuretics, the fracture rate returned to normal.

Their fracture rates were compared with a similar number of men and women of the same ages without RA.

About 4,000 Shiley 70-degree valves, which have even a higher fracture rate than 60-degree units, were implanted.