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Would you consider the use of an anabolic agent to promote fracture healing?

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Rheumatology · U of AZ Phoenix Dept of Orthopaedics

While there are no drugs FDA that are approved to enhance fracture healing, there is considerable literature and experience using the PTH-based anabolic drugs to attempt to heal a fracture. They are sometimes used in the setting of delayed union or non-union. They have been used in elite athletes to...

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Rheumatology · Boca Raton Regional Hospital

You hit all the important points, with cost and consequent insurance approval always the greatest obstacle!

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