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Osteoanabolic Treatment with Teriparatide for Pathological Stress Transfer After Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Case Report.

Ruben A MazzucchelliChristoph MeierPeter Wahl
Published in: JBJS case connector (2022)
Stem tip pain is a well-known complication of distally engaging arthroplasty implants. Various surgical options have been suggested to address this condition. Teriparatide is known to help prevent fractures and improve bone healing. This successful off-label use might be of interest for the future treatment of this biomechanical complication.
Keyphrases
  • bone mineral density
  • total hip arthroplasty
  • chronic pain
  • soft tissue
  • combination therapy
  • spinal cord
  • body composition
  • postmenopausal women
  • heat stress
  • postoperative pain