Bone Abstracts

Background: The role of untrained observers in evaluating vertebrae height and therefore detection of vertebral fracture (VF) from spinal radiographs (SXR) and dual energy-absorptiometry (DXA) images in children with concerns about osteoporosis is currently unknown.Objective: To assess intra-observer agreement of morphometric measurements of vertebra height by an untrained observer using SXR and DXA in boys with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD).<p c...

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...