Treatment of atypical fractures

How to treat patients with atypical fractures?

Alexandra Papaioannou, MD: In somebody who has had an atypical fracture, the only treatment that we would consider at this time is teriparatide as a treatment option. We really want to be avoiding the antiresorptives.

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Treatment of atypical fractures

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