Understanding Osteoporosis Medications (cont.)
Medical Author:
Mary L Windle, PharmD
Medical Editor:
Kristine M Lohr, MD
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
Lee P Shulman, MD
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Media type: Illustration Media file 2: Arrow indicates vertebral fractures. 
Media type: Illustration Media file 3: A. Normal spine, B. Moderately osteoporotic spine, C. Severely osteoporotic spine. 
Media type: Illustration Media file 4: Hormone replacement therapy causes calcium to be retained in bone cells. Calcium increases bone strength. 
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