| Literature DB >> 28740522 |
Emanuele Ciurlia1, Paolo Tranquilli Leali1, Carlo Doria1.
Abstract
The aim of this paper is to report our experience and to present a review of literature about the use of teriparatide off-label in the therapy of non-unions. Teriparatide is used exclusively in treatment of osteoporosis and to prevent bone fracture because it has a positive effect on bone strength and architecture. The use of teriparatide in non-unions is described as effective in numerous case report.Entities:
Keywords: bone remodeling; non-union; osteoporosis; teriparatide
Year: 2017 PMID: 28740522 PMCID: PMC5505711 DOI: 10.11138/ccmbm/2017.14.1.028
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin Cases Miner Bone Metab ISSN: 1724-8914