ESPE Abstracts

Background: Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a rare disease leading to an increased bone fragility due to a reduced bone mass. Pathological fractures are the most severe symptom. More than 85% of patients are affected by mutations in COL1A1/A2 impairing quantity and quality of collagen. No approved drugs for OI treatment in childhood are available.Objective and hypotheses: A prospective pilot study was performed to assess safety and effi...