Effect of Postoperative Parathyroid Hormone Administration on Osteoporotic Intertrochanteric Fractures of Females
10.4055/jkoa.2020.55.3.237
- Author:
Hyun Cheol OH
1
;
Ju Hyung YOO
;
Joong Won HA
;
Yung PARK
;
Sang Hoon PARK
;
Han Kook YOON
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital, Goyang, Korea
- Publication Type:Original Article
- From:The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
2020;55(3):237-243
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Purpose:This study examined the effects of the postoperative administration of parathyroid hormone (PTH) on fracture healing in intertrochanteric fractures accompanied by osteoporosis in elderly females.
Materials and Methods:Female patients aged 65 years and more who underwent surgery after a diagnosis of intertrochanteric fractures and osteoporosis during the period from July 2013 to December 2017 were included as subjects. The subjects were divided into two groups: PTH-treated group and non-PTH-treated group. The formation time of the first callus, timing of the bridging callus, and time of bony union for both groups were evaluated.
Results:In the PTH-treated group, the mean time of the first callus formation, average time of bridging callus, and the average time of bony union were 32, 58, 83 days, respectively, which were significantly shorter than that of the untreated group.
Conclusion:PTH, a treatment for osteoporosis, promotes callus formation and the healing process. Therefore it will be helpful in intertrochanteric fractures accompanied by osteoporosis in elderly females.
