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What is the next best osteoporosis treatment option for patients who completed 2 years of teriparatide, but has contraindication to bisphosphosnate therapy (e.g. history of atypical femur fracture)?

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Endocrinology · Boston University School of Medicine

I have successfully treated several patients with bisphosphonate-induced subtrochanteric femoral fractures with Forteo. However, before initiating another antiresorptive therapy, I first want to be sure that the Forteo at the desired effect on bone remodeling by increasing both bone formation and bo...

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