[Purpose] This study assessed the effects of combined application of raloxifene and
aerobic exercise on senile osteoporosis. [Subjects and Methods] A total of 70 elderly
patients with osteoporosis, who treated at our hospital between April 2013 and August
2014, were divided into equal-sized observation and control groups. The control group was
administered raloxifene, whereas the observation group received raloxifene treatment plus
aerobic exercise. [Results] Outpatient outcomes were considered dependent variables. After
treatment, the two groups differed significantly in terms of lumbar spine (L2–L4) and
proximal femoral bone mineral density. The urine pyridine/creatinine ratio decreased
significantly and serum calcitonin level increased significantly in the observation group.
These differences were statistically significant. [Conclusion] Raloxifene combined with
aerobic exercise therapy significantly improves bone density and promotes bone formation
in patients with senile osteoporosis.
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