SUTURE ANCHORS. There are many suture anchors on the market today. In general, they can be classified as screw-in or and nonâscrew-in anchors. To assist with the selection of the proper anchor, it is important to understand the basic biology of tissue healing.
DRUG DESCRIPTION. FOSAMAX (alendronate sodium) is a bisphosphonate that acts as a specific inhibitor of osteoclastmediated bone resorption. Bisphosphonates are synthetic analogs of pyrophosphate that bind to the hydroxyapatite found in bone.
Bisphosphonate antiresorptive medications: 1  alendronate -generic medication (Brand name: Fosamaxâ¢, Fosamaxâ¢ Plus D) 2  risedronate (Brand name: Actonelâ¢, Actonelâ¢ with Calcium) 3  ibandronate ( Brand name: Bonivaâ¢ ) 4  zoledronic acid (Brand name: Reclastâ¢)