Risedronate for the Treatment of Osteoporosis for People With Spinal Cord Injury

Risedronate for Treatment of Sublesional Osteoporosis After Spinal Cord Injury

The purpose of this study is to find out if risedronate works for the treatment of osteoporosis for people with spinal cord injury.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Traumatic spinal cord injury of greater than 18 months
• Osteopenia or osteoporosis of the hip
• Must be able to swallow tablets and sit upright

Exclusion Criteria:

• Bilateral heterotopic ossification
• Bilateral lower extremity metal implants
• Pregnant or lactating females
• Paget's disease
• Osteomalacia
• Steroid induced bone loss
• Untreated parathyroid or thyroid disease
• Symptomatic hypocalcemia or hypophosphatemia
• Treatment in the last year with calcitonin, fluoride or anabolic steroids
• Current treatment with prednisone