Unusual Excessive Callus Formation in the Intertrochanteric Fracture Treated with Teriparatide.

Author: Young Soo SHIN ¹ ; Ha Joon JUNG ; Abhijit Prakash SAVALE ; Seung Beom HAN
Author Information

1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Korea University Anam Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. oshan@korea.ac.kr
Publication Type:Case Report
Keywords: Intertrochanteric fracture; Callus formation; Parathyroid hormone; Teriparatide
MeSH: Aged; Bony Callus*; Female; Hip; Humans; Osteoporotic Fractures; Parathyroid Hormone; Teriparatide*
From:Hip & Pelvis 2014;26(1):41-44
CountryRepublic of Korea
Language:English
Abstract: This is the first case report on the effects of teriparatide on the course of healing of an intertrochanteric hip fracture with unusually excessive callus formation even after discontinuation of treatment in an elderly woman. This case highlights the long-term effects of parathyroid hormone, even after administration of short-term, intermittent dosages for healing of osteoporotic fracture.