Use of Forteo (Teriparatide) in Posterolateral Lumbar Spine Fusion

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of 12 weeks of daily treatment with teriparatide on spine fusion in adult patients who are undergoing multi-level posterolateral spine fusion surgery for degenerative conditions of the lumbar spine.

Timeline

Start

2011-08

Primary completion

2015-12

Completion

2016-12

Drugs

Indications