Use of teriparatide off-label: our experience and review of literature

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 a...

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Published in:Clinical cases in mineral and bone metabolism 2017-01, Vol.14 (1), p.28-34
Main Authors: Ciurlia, Emanuele, Leali, Paolo Tranquilli, Doria, Carlo
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Language:English
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Summary: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.
ISSN:1724-8914
1971-3266
1971-3266
DOI:10.11138/ccmbm/2017.14.1.028