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Rheumatology
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Bone and Calcium Disorders
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Primary Care
Is it safe to continue administering Prolia per schedule for osteoporosis treatment shortly after a patient has undergone extensive spinal surgery?
Answer from: at Community Practice
There is no evidence that spine surgery is a contraindication to receiving Prolia. If the bone was incised, Prolia could help healing.
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I agree with Dr. @Singer.