Publication Name	World Journal of Orthopedics
Manuscript ID	26258
Country	Italy

Received	2016-04-01 09:16
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Category	Orthopedics
Manuscript Type	Case Report
Article Title	Teriparatide anabolic therapy as potential treatment of type II dens non-union fractures
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Enrico Pola, Virginia Pambianco, Debora Colangelo, Virginia M Formica, Giovanni Autore and Luigi A Nasto
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Corresponding Author	Enrico Pola, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor, Spinal Unit, Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma­tology, “A. Gemelli” University Hospital, Catholic University of Rome, L.go Agostino Gemelli 8, 00168 Rome, Italy. enrico.pola@rm.unicatt.it
Key Words	Type II odontoid fractures; Non-union; Anabolic therapy; Teriparatide; Fracture healing
Core Tip	Odontoid fractures are common in elderly patients and treatment of these injuries remains challenging. Conservative management consists of rigid immobilization with collar or Halo vest. Delayed union or non-union is a common outcome in patients treated conservatively. For a symptomatic non-union, surgery may be the only option. In this case report we discuss the case of a patient with an odontoid fracture non-union successfully treated with systemic anabolic Teriparatide therapy. A complete fusion was achieved after 12 wk of treatment. Teriparatide therapy may have a role in fostering fusion of C2 fractures in elderly patients.
Publish Date	2017-01-10 16:10
Citation	Pola E, Pambianco V, Colangelo D, Formica VM, Autore G, Nasto LA. Teriparatide anabolic therapy as potential treat­ment of type II dens non-union fractures. World J Orthop 2017; 8(1): 82-86
URL	http://www.wjgnet.com/2218-5836/full/v8/i1/82.htm
DOI	http://dx.doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v8.i1.82

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