The Effects of Longer Use of Teriparatide on Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes after Spinal Fusion in Geriatric Patients

<i>Background</i>: Teriparatide is an anabolic agent for osteoporosis and is believed to improve the bone healing process. Previous studies showed that teriparatide could enhance not only fracture healing but also spine fusion. It has been reported that use of teriparatide could promote...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Published in:Medicina
Main Authors: Young-Hoon Kim, Kee-Yong Ha, Hyun W. Bae, Hyung-Youl Park, Young-Il Ko, Myung-Sup Ko, Sang-Il Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-06-01
Subjects:
geriatric
lumbar fusion
teriparatide
treatment duration
osteoporosis
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/60/6/946

Internet

https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/60/6/946

Similar Items