Procedures
fractures
After screening of inclusion/exclusion criteria, study visits occurred at day 1 and week 24. At day 1 participants underwent a baseline-randomization visit where clinical history was recorded, and a general physical examination was performed. Lateral spinal X-rays were taken and assessed by two independent observers to detect any vertebral fractures, defined as deformities of grade I or above (a loss of >20% of vertebral height).