hrp0086p1-p115 | Bone & Mineral Metabolism P1 | ESPE2016

A European Survey to Identify New Roads for Care, Training and Research Around Rare Metabolic Bone Diseases

Fernandez Isabelle , Ahmed Syed Faisal , Bishop Nick , Brandi Maria Luisa , Doulgeraki Artemis , Haeusler Gabriele , Hogler Wolfgang , Kostik Mikhail , Makitie Outi , Moreno Gabriel Martos , Nilsson Ola , Schnabel Dirk , Šumnik Zdenek , Tillmann Vallo , Turan Serap , Zillikens Carola , Linglart Agnes , on behalf of the European Metabolic Bone Network

Background: Rare metabolic bone diseases (RMBD) are at the crossways of Endocrinology, Nephrology, Orthopaedic surgery and Rheumatology. Most of RMBD lead to short stature, bone pain, tooth anomalies, leg deformities, bone fragility and disability of variable importance. The organization of care varies immensely amongst European countries. Several European networks dedicated to RMBD already exist, supported by societies such as ESPE, ECTS or research grants, albeit their focus...