Stress shielding, osteolysis, lack of integration affect the clinical results of total joint arthroplasty. Drugs as bisphosphonates administered after surgery may improve the fixation of the components to the bone, preserving the survival of the implant: however, few reports regarding applications in Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) are published
The use of antiosteoporotic drugs in Total Knee Arthroplasty
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