hrp0095p2-43 | Bone, Growth Plate and Mineral Metabolism | ESPE2022

Clinical-molecular assistance pathway for primary bone fragility: a pediatric monocentric experience

Tessaris Daniele , Gavello Federica , Bonino Elisa , Tuli Gerdi , Matarazzo Patrizia , Deaglio Silvia , de Sanctis Luisa

Bone fragility is a more typical condition of old age, linked to physiological aging. In pediatric age, on the contrary, it represents a rare problem, but more often has an underlying primary cause. This condition manifests itself in most cases with recurrent or abnormal fractures and bone deformities, with a limitation of mobility, bone pain and consequent reduction in the quality of life of the child. The great difficulty for the clinician consists in reaching a correct diag...