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01-12-2014 | Case Report

Weekly teriparatide administration for the treatment of delayed union: a report of two cases

Authors: Hisakazu Tachiiri, Yoshiki Okuda, Takahito Yamasaki, Torao Kusakabe

Published in: Archives of Osteoporosis | Issue 1/2014

Abstract

Summary

Two cases of delayed union that were effectively treated with weekly TPTD administration are described. The effect of this therapy was observed within 4 weeks.

Introduction

In the first case, a 72-year-old woman underwent osteotomy for the treatment of hallux valgus. Bone union was still not observed 4 months after surgery. Therefore, weekly teriparatide (56.5 mg) injections were administered, resulting in the initiation of bone union within 4 weeks and complete bone union 4 months after the first teriparatide injection. In the second case, a 72-year-old woman underwent open reduction and internal fixation of an olecranon fracture. Bone union was delayed 4 months after surgery; therefore, weekly teriparatide (56.5 mg) injections were started.

Results

The initiation of bone union was slightly evident within 4 weeks, and complete healing was achieved 4 months after the first teriparatide injection. In both cases, no serious teriparatide -related adverse effects were observed.

Conclusion

Weekly teriparatide administration was effective for bone healing and useful for delayed union; moreover, the effect of this therapy showed within 4 weeks.

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Title: Weekly teriparatide administration for the treatment of delayed union: a report of two cases
Authors: Hisakazu Tachiiri
Yoshiki Okuda
Takahito Yamasaki
Torao Kusakabe
Publication date: 01-12-2014
Publisher: Springer London
Published in: Archives of Osteoporosis / Issue 1/2014
Print ISSN: 1862-3522
Electronic ISSN: 1862-3514
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11657-014-0179-y

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