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ba0007p146 | (1) | ICCBH2019

Does prior bisphosphonate therapy in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy alter surgical outcomes?

Fiscaletti Melissa , Loucos Robert , Jamil Kamal Abdul , Biggins Andrew , Munns Craig , Pacey Verity

Background: Children and adolescents with cerebral palsy (CP) experience musculoskeletal complications including spinal deformities, hip dysplasia and disuse osteoporosis. Bisphosphonates can improve bone mineral density, prevent fragility fractures. It is unclear if prior bisphosphonate use modifies post-operative complication in children with CP. Our aim was to compare surgical complications in children with CP with and without previous bisphosphonate treatment.<p class=...