Bone Abstracts

Introduction: Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a genetically determined bone dysplasia characterised predominantlyby recurrent fractures, reduced bone mineral density and some clinical features connected with colagenopathy. However, not all patients have exhibit all this signs, and in this situation diagnosis may be difficult.Aim: The aim of this work is to compare clinical symptoms of various types of osteogenesis imperfecta and to present diagnostic pro...

Introduction: Hypophosphataemic rickets belongs to genetically determined rare disorders characterised by bone deformations, including varus deformity of the lower limbs and short stature. This type of rickets is related to renal phosphate wasting and hypophosphataemia. Less is known about bone turnover abnormalities and bone mass in this disease entity.Aim: The aim of this study was to analyse bone turnover markers and bone mineral density in patients s...