Long-term follow-up in osteogenesis imperfecta type VI

ConclusionsPatients with OI type VI who received intravenous bisphosphonate treatment during growth had an increase in lumbar spine areal BMD, a higher final height z-score, and presented some reshaping of vertebral bodies. More effective treatment modalities are clearly required in OI type VI.

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Source: Osteoporosis International - July 9, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research