Bone Abstracts

Objectives: X-linked hypophosphataemia (XLH) is a rare, inherited, genetic disease characterised by renal phosphate wasting, bone mineralisation defects, rickets, abnormal tooth development, poor growth and, often, bone pain. Common treatment of children involves supplementation with oral phosphate and active vitamin D (often termed ‘conventional therapy’). The objective of this study was to identify and understand the perceived limitations of conventional therapy fo...