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Early Denosumab vs. Ibandronate in Intertrochanteric Fracture Healing: A Randomized Comparison

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March 2025

Early Denosumab vs. Ibandronate in Intertrochanteric Fracture Healing: A Randomized Comparison

Vol: 307| Issue: 3| Number:34| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1

Does early administration of denosumab delay bone healing after intertrochanteric femoral fractures?

J Orthop Sci. 2025 Jan;30(1):136-141.

Contributing Authors:
M Hino M Tanaka F Kamoi I Joko K Kasuga Y Tsukahara J Takahashi S Uchiyama

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Synopsis

Sixty-six patients with intertrochanteric femoral fragility fractures were randomized to receive either denosumab (DSM) (n=33) or ibandronate (IBN) (n=33) within one week postoperatively. The primary outcome was radiological fracture healing at three months, assessed via plain radiographs and computed tomography (CT). Secondary outcomes included clinical healing, pain on loading, and walking abili...

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