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[Osteoporosis in phlebology]

H R van der Molen1, S Overvelde

  • 1Policlinique de Phlébologie, Terwolde, Pays Bas.

Phlebologie
|April 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Extremity pain, often mistaken for vascular issues, may stem from spinal disc problems. Treatment with deca-durabolin and calcium phosphate showed significant pain relief in osteoporosis patients.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Endocrinology

Background:

  • Patients frequently misattribute extremity pain, particularly nocturnal pain, to peripheral vascular disease or angiopathy.
  • Vertebral or lumbar disc conditions are often the actual underlying cause of such pain.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the efficacy of deca-durabolin and calcium phosphate in managing osteoporosis-related extremity pain.
  • To determine if this treatment regimen can alleviate pain attributed to spinal disc issues.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 84 osteoporosis patients experiencing extremity pain was treated.
  • Treatment involved monthly intramuscular injections of deca-durabolin (25 mg) combined with calcium phosphate supplementation.

Main Results:

  • After six months, 62 patients reported complete pain resolution.
  • An additional 13 patients experienced significant improvement in pain levels.
  • Two patients showed no change in their symptoms.

Conclusions:

  • Intramuscular deca-durabolin and calcium phosphate offer a satisfactory treatment for osteoporosis patients suffering from extremity pain.
  • This therapeutic approach effectively addresses pain, potentially linked to vertebral or lumbar disc affections, improving patient quality of life.

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