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ba0006p130 | (1) | ICCBH2017

The impact of intravenous bisphosphonate on vertebral morphometry in children with secondary osteoporosis and vertebral fractures

Timmons JG , Morrice R , Joseph S , Shepherd S , Mason A , Ahmed SF , Wong SC

Background: Intravenous (IV) bisphosphonate (BP) is used for treatment of painful vertebral fractures (VF) in children with underlying chronic conditions. BP effect on vertebral height reshaping in this population is however poorly studied.Aims/Objectives: To evaluate the impact of IV BP on vertebral morphometry in children with VF and underlying chronic medical conditions with associated glucocorticoid (GC) therapy.Methods: Retros...