Tibolone inhibits bone resorption without secondary positive effects on cartilage degradation

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Osteoarthritis is associated with increased bone resorption and increased cartilage degradation in the subchondral bone and joint. The objective of the present study was to determine whether Tibolone, a synthetic steroid with estroge...

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Main Authors: Byrjalsen I, Karsdal MA, Leeming DJ, Christiansen C
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-11-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/9/153