Effects of alendronate on particle-induced osteolysis in a rat model
Effects of alendronate on particle-induced osteolysis in a rat model
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DOI:
10.2106/00004623-200202000-00011
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发表时间:
2002-02-01
影响因子:
5.3
通讯作者:
Bostrom, MPG
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作者:
Millett, PJ;Allen, MJ;Bostrom, MPG
Background: Particle-induced osteolysis is currently a major problem affecting the long-term survivorship of total joint replacements. Alendronate is a third-generation bisphosphonate that blocks osteoclastic bone resorption. The objective of this study was to determine whether alendronate could prevent particle-induced osteolysis or restore (reverse) bone loss in established osteolysis.Methods: A rat model of particle-induced osteolysis was used. A specially designed polyethylene implant was placed in the proximal part of the right tibia of seventy-two animals. Following four weeks of healing, the animals were randomized into control groups, a prevention group, or a treatment group. In the prevention group, animals received intra-articular injections of high-density polyethylene particles (mean size, 2 mum; all