Abstract

The effect of a diphosphonate, EHDP, was studied in two experimental models in the rat: local immobilization osteoporosis and systemic cortisone-induced osteoporosis. EHDP was able to prevent the local bone loss brought about by surgical immobilization of the left hind limb, but was ineffective in preventing the systemic bone loss produced by cortisone administration. The most prevalent action of EHDP is the production of large amounts of osteoid; it seems to have little effect on bone resorption. The lack of consistent findings in both models suggests that systemic bone-losing disorders cannot be extrapolated from local bone atrophy.

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