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Severe osteoporosis
2 questions :
1. My mother aged 83, has an advanced stage the above condition. Doctors have advised an injection called Terifrac for a period of 6 months self injectable daily. How effective is it ?
2. Also knee replacement surgery is also needed and advised as one leg movement is highly constricted.
Is it advisable at this age? She has marginal high BP and sugar
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Yes it can be safely done ,
Remember if not get it done , patient still not mobilised and without mobility the condition of osteoporosis will definitely worsen
So get replacement done
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