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Weekly teriparatide administration for the treatment of delayed union: a report of two cases
Hisakazu Tachiiri1, Yoshiki Okuda, Takahito Yamasaki
1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Japanese Red Cross Kyoto Daini Hospital, 355-5 Haruobi-cho, Kamanza, Marutamachi, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, 602-8026, Japan, tachy_ortho@yahoo.co.jp.
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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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