Medical Management for Fracture Prevention in Children with Osteogenesis Imperfecta
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DOI: 10.1007/s00223-024-01202-7
Abstract: There are no licensed treatments for children with osteogenesis imperfecta. Children currently receive off-label treatment with bisphosphonates, without any consistent approach to dose, drug or route of administration. Meta-analyses suggest that anti-fracture efficacy of such… read more here.
Keywords: osteogenesis imperfecta; children osteogenesis; medical management; fracture prevention ... See more keywords
Monitoring skull base abnormalities in children with osteogenesis imperfecta - Review of current practice and a suggested clinical pathway.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.bone.2021.116235
Abstract: OBJECTIVES In the context of a lack of national consensus on the benefits of skull base imaging in children with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), this study aims to analyse and correlate the clinical symptoms and radiological… read more here.
Keywords: children osteogenesis; impression; basilar impression; osteogenesis imperfecta ... See more keywords
Reducing fracture incidence in children with osteogenesis imperfecta: contribution of orthotics to bisphosphonates treatment.
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DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2023.2198259
Abstract: PURPOSE To determine whether there was a reduction in fracture incidence amongst children with OI who were treated with both bisphosphonates and orthoses. OBJECTIVE Was there an additional reduction in fracture incidence amongst children with… read more here.
Keywords: fracture; children osteogenesis; incidence; fracture incidence ... See more keywords
Functional Outcome of Forearm Rodding in Children With Osteogenesis Imperfecta
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DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000000724
Abstract: Background: The impact of corrective forearm surgery on functional ability in children with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) has not previously been reported. This study addresses this issue. Methods: A retrospective chart review was conducted on 19… read more here.
Keywords: children osteogenesis; functional ability; corrective forearm; osteogenesis imperfecta ... See more keywords
The moral experiences of children with osteogenesis imperfecta
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DOI: 10.1177/09697330221105635
Abstract: Background Serious ethical problems have been anecdotally identified in the care of children with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), which may negatively impact their moral experiences, defined as their sense of fulfillment towards personal values and beliefs.… read more here.
Keywords: art making; experiences children; moral experiences; children osteogenesis ... See more keywords