Method and compositions comprising a vitamin D derivatives for the local treatment of bone fractures
US5069905A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 26, 1989 |
| Grant date | Dec 3, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 26, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2430/02
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for the treatment and promotion of healing of bone fractures and osteotomies in warm-blooded animals including humans, which comprises local application to the site of the fracture or osteotomy of a therapeutically effective amount of 24,25(OH).sub.2 D.sub.3 dissolved or dispersed in a suitable physiologically compatible carrier. There are also provided, for use in the above method, compositions comprising from 0.002 to 0.2% by weight of 24,25(OH).sub.2 D.sub.3 in combination with a physiologically compatible vehicle suitable for use in orthopedic surgery for local application to a site of bone fracture or osteotomy, or for application to solid or semi-solid implants conventional in orthopedic surgery and to prostheses.
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