A case of a periprosthetic humeral fracture in which early bone union was achieved through concomitant use of teriparatide. Issue 1 (2nd January 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Yoshida, Yuki; Iwamoto, Takuji; Oki, Satoshi; Suzuki, Taku; Matsumura, Noboru; Sato, Kazuki; Nakamura, Masaya; Matsumoto, Morio
• Is Part Of: Modern rheumatology case reports. Volume 2:Issue 1(2018)
• Page Start: 113
• Page End: 117
• Publication Date: 2018-01-02
• Subjects: Rheumatoid arthritis -- periprosthetic humeral fracture -- total elbow arthroplasty -- teriparatide; Rheumatology -- Periodicals; 616.723005
• DOI: 10.1080/24725625.2017.1398287
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2472-5625

Abstract

Abstract: The Mayo type 2 periprosthetic humeral fractures are difficult to treat because they may involve a loosened stem. We report a case of a periprosthetic humeral fracture after unlinked-type total elbow arthroplasty in which early bone union was achieved through a combination of locking plate fixation and teriparatide therapy. Although the osteogenesis-promoting effect of teriparatide on fresh fractures is still controversial, we considered that administration of teriparatide is meaningful for the treatment of potentially refractory fractures.