Searchable abstracts of presentations at key conferences on calcified tissues

ba0002oc21 | Miscellaneous | ICCBH2013

A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of alendronate treatment for fibrous dysplasia of bone

Boyce Alison M , Kelly Marilyn H , Brillante Beth A , Kushner Harvey , Wientroub Shlomo , Riminucci Mara , Bianco Paolo , Robey Pamela G , Collins Michael T

Fibrous dysplasia (FD) is a benign skeletal disease caused by activating mutations of GsĪ±. These mutations lead to formation of abnormal and mechanically unsound bone and fibrotic tissue. Clinical sequelae include deformity, fracture, and pain. Studies in bisphosphonates have shown improvement in bone pain and inconsistent effects on FD mineralization; however interpretation has been limited by a lack of controlled trials.Objecti...