SUTURE ANCHORS. There are many suture anchors on the market today. In general, they can be classified as screw-in or and nonâscrew-in anchors. To assist with the selection of the proper anchor, it is important to understand the basic biology of tissue healing.
DRUG DESCRIPTION. FOSAMAX (alendronate sodium) is a bisphosphonate that acts as a specific inhibitor of osteoclastmediated bone resorption. Bisphosphonates are synthetic analogs of pyrophosphate that bind to the hydroxyapatite found in bone.
Alendronic acid is prescribed to patients with osteoporosis or to those at risk of developing the condition. It is used equally among male and female patients, and in particular for women who are post-menopausal as a form of preventative treatment.lendronic acid tablets are relatively new to the market, released in 2008 under the brand name Fosamax. Alendronic acid is administered in different doses as prescribed by a doctor, generally over the long term.