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Forteo to treat broken bones after partial humerus replacement due to AVN

Anne Fahey

Anne Fahey

Wednesday, April 23, 2008
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My 49 year old husband has COPD and treatment for this is Prednisone. This steriod use caused Avascular Necrosis. This led to a partial humerus replacement and during the op, a spiral fracture of the humerus. Forteo was recommended to regrow bone and used for 2 years and after the 1st year ...
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    Maria Gifford
    Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at 11:22 PM

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