Intravenous pamidronate for treatment of osteogenesis imperfecta in Indian children.

Ira ShahAkshat GoelNaman S Shetty Ashok N Johari

Published in: Tropical doctor (2021)

Osteogenesis imperfecta is characterised by low bone mineral density, bone fragility, fractures and deformity. We present five such children treated with intravenous pamidronate, which resulted in a decrease of fracture rate and increase in spinal bone mineral density.

Keyphrases

bone mineral density
postmenopausal women
body composition
young adults
high dose
spinal cord
low dose
combination therapy
replacement therapy