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Parathyroid hormone (PTH), as a bone anabolic agent, has the potential to improve clinical and radiological outcomes in FFPs, but the evidence remains limited. Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis following PRISMA guidelines was undertaken. Database search results were independently screened by two authors, and data were extracted. The primary outcome measure was time to fracture healing as assessed by imaging, with the secondary outcome measure of pain levels (VAS\/NRS). Results: There were 1230 articles screened, and 893 unique results identified. Six studies were included in the final analysis. These compared the use of PTH and its analogues with standard care, placebo, or sacroplasty. The findings suggest that PTH may accelerate fracture healing and reduce pain in this patient population, although evidence is limited and at high risk of bias. Conclusions: Treatment with PTH may improve bone healing and visual analogue pain scores, although the evidence is limited. 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