hrp0086p1-p106 | Bone & Mineral Metabolism P1 | ESPE2016

Bone Mineral Density, Pubertal Status and Ability to Walk are Associated to Fracture Incidence in Patients with Rett Syndrome

Rothenbuhler Anya , Lahlou Najiba , Bienvenu Thierry , Buisson Nadia Bahi , Linglart Agnes

Background: Rett (RTT) syndrome is a neurodevelopmental disorder related to mutations in the MECP2 gene that affects girls almost exclusively. In Rett syndrome patients have a high incidence of fractures that can occur at a young age.Objective and hypotheses: One of the objectives of this study was to identify clinical, radiographic and biological parameters associated to fracture incidence.Method: 89 RTT patients bearing a MEC...