Teriparatide for treating delayed union and nonunion: A systematic review.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcot.2019.10.009
Abstract: Introduction Fracture nonunion remains a great challenge for orthopaedic surgeons. Approximately 5-10% of bone fractures do not heal promptly, and require another surgical procedure. Previously, several small studies have found that teriparatide, a parathyroid hormone… read more here.
Keywords: union nonunion; teriparatide treating; review; union ... See more keywords
Arthroscopic assisted versus open non-vascularized bone grafting in delayed union and nonunion of the scaphoid: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1186/s12891-024-07723-4
Abstract: Background Delayed union and nonunion of the scaphoid is a common complication often requiring surgical reconstruction and bone grafting. Our goal was to systematically assess the healing time and clinical outcomes following arthroscopic-assisted versus open… read more here.
Keywords: union nonunion; arthroscopic assisted; delayed union; bone grafting ... See more keywords