Effect of Teriparatide on Healing of Atypical Femoral Fractures: A Systemic Review.
10.11005/jbm.2015.22.4.183
- Author:
Gun Il IM
1
;
Seong Hyun LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopaedics, Dongguk University Ilsan Hospital, Goyang, Korea. gunil@duih.org
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Biphosphonates;
Femoral fractures;
Parathyroid hormone;
Teriparatide
- MeSH:
Decision Making;
Diphosphonates;
Femoral Fractures*;
Fracture Healing;
Humans;
Osteoporotic Fractures;
Parathyroid Hormone;
Prospective Studies;
Teriparatide*
- From:Journal of Bone Metabolism
2015;22(4):183-189
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
BACKGROUND: Bisphosphonates (BPs) are the most commonly used anti-osteoporotic drugs, which have been proven to reduce the risk of osteoporotic fractures. However, use of BPs, particularly for long periods of time, is associated with an increased risk of atypical femoral fracture (AFF). Healing of BP-associated AFF is usually delayed because of suppressed bone turnover. Teriparatide (TPTD), a recombinant form of parathyroid hormone (PTH), enhances bone healing in patients with delayed healing or non-union. METHODS: In this study, we summarized and performed a systemic review of the published literature on treatment of AFF using TPTD. RESULTS: Although there is a lack of level 1 studies on the evidence of TPTD in promoting bone union in AFFs, this systemic review of the available literature revealed that TPTD works positively in AFFs, and we put together the evidence that TPTD is a viable treatment option for enhancing fracture healing in AFFs. CONCLUSIONS: While anecdotal evidence of beneficial effects of TPTD on fracture healing offer limited guidance for clinical decision making, a better understanding of the role of TPTD in fracture healing may be elucidated with future prospective trials.
