hrp0084p2-213 | Bone | ESPE2015

Comparison of Cost Benefits and Efficacy of Zoledronic Acid and Pamidronate in the Treatment of Osteogenesis Imperfecta in Children

Saraff Vrinda , Sahota Jaskiran , Crabtree Nicola , Shaw Nick , Hogler Wolfgang

Background: i.v. Pamidronate (PAM) has been used in the treatment of osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) and is known to increase bone mineral density (BMD) and reduce the incidence of fractures. However an attractive alternative is the more potent i.v. Zoledronic acid (ZOL).Objective and hypotheses: To determine the clinical efficacy of i.v. PAM vs ZOL in children with mild to moderate OI and compare the cost benefits of the two drugs.Me...