Bone Abstracts

Introduction: Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is caused by mutation in the dystrophin gene on the X-chromosome, leading to progressive deterioration in muscle function from early childhood. Corticosteroid treatment prolongs the time to loss of walking ability and improves life span. The combination of muscular weakness, reduced mobility and steroids increases the risk of secondary osteoporosis.Subjects and methods: In this prospective observational stu...

The pediatric osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) team at our university hospital was established in 1991. The multi- and inter-disciplinary team consists of: pediatric neurologist, nurse, nursing assistant, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, orthopedic surgeon, orthotist, radiologist, dentist and geneticist. We also have a close collaboration with other specialists.Our assignment is high qualified diagnostics, functional assessments and also individualiz...