hrp0086rfc2.5 | Bone & Mineral Metabolism | ESPE2016

Growth Patterns and Fractures in Boys with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Insights from Over 800 Boys in the UK North Star Cohort

Joseph Shuko , Bushby Katherine , Guglieri Michela , Horrocks Iain , Ahmed S Faisal , Wong S C

Background: There is little information on growth and fractures in boys with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD).Objective & hypotheses: To determine the extent of growth & skeletal morbidity in a contemporary cohort of DMD in the UK.Method: Clinical details of 832 boys with DMD in the North Star database (2006–2015) from 23 centres were analysed following categorisation into five age groups: A:<5 years (n, ...