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ArticleAmerican journal of translational research2024

Effects of tibolone combined with zoledronic acid on bone density, bone metabolism, and pain in postmenopausal patients with osteoporosis.

San-Bao Zou, Zhen-Hua Zeng

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San-Bao ZouDepartment of Pain, Zhejiang Jiashan County First People's Hospital Jiashan County, Jiaxing 314100, Zhejiang, China.
Zhen-Hua ZengDepartment of Pain, Zhejiang Jiashan County First People's Hospital Jiashan County, Jiaxing 314100, Zhejiang, China.

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objectiveTo explore the efficacy and safety of tibolone combined with zoledronic acid in the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis (PMO).

methodsWe conducted a retrospective analysis of 121 PMO patients from March 2019 to July 2021. Patients were divided into two groups based on treatment regimen: an observation group (n=62) receiving zoledronic acid combined with tibolone and a control group (n=59) receiving tibolone monotherapy. We evaluated and compared therapeutic efficacy, bone mineral density, bone metabolism markers (osteocalcin, serum C-terminal telopeptide of type I collagen, and bone alkaline phosphatase), pain, knee joint function, incidence of fragility fractures, and adverse reactions. Logistic regression analysis was used to evaluate risk factors affecting treatment efficacy.

resultsThe observation group showed a significantly higher therapeutic effect (96.77%) compared to the control group (83.05%), and a lower incidence of fragility fractures (P=0.012). Before treatment, there were no significant differences in bone mineral density, bone metabolism markers, pain status, or knee function between the two groups (all P>0.05). However, after treatment, evaluations showed marked improvements in these parameters in both groups, with more significant enhancements observed in the observation group (all P<0.001). The incidence of adverse reactions did not significantly differ between the groups (20.97% vs 13.56%, P=0.282). Logistic regression analysis identified the use of tibolone combined with zoledronic acid as a protective factor for effective treatment.

conclusionsTibolone combined with zoledronic acid significantly increases bone mineral density, improves bone metabolism, and reduces pain in PMO patients, with a safety profile comparable to that of monotherapy. This regimen should be considered for clinical use in treating PMO.

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bone metabolismbone mineral densitypostmenopausal osteoporosisTibolonezoledronic acid

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PMID39114689
PMCPMC11301455

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