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