Bisphosphonates in Orthopedics: Evidence-based Review of Indications and Adverse Effects
Nitesh Gahlot, Uttam Chand Saini
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Gahlot N, Saini UC. Bisphosphonates in Orthopedics: Evidence-based Review of Indications and Adverse Effects. J Postgrad Med Edu Res 2016; 50 (2):75-85.
Aggarwal S, Gahlot N, Saini UC, Dhillon MS. Bisphosphonates in Orthopedics: Evidencebased Review of Indications and Adverse Effects. J Postgrad Med Edu Res 2016;50(2):75-85.
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