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.
FosamaxÂ® (alendronate sodium) is a prescription drug that is used to treat osteoporosis and Paget's disease. It is part of a group of medications known as bisphosphonates. Brand-name Fosamax is made by Merck & Co., Inc. However, the first patent for Fosamax has expired, and generic versions are now available.