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hrp0095p2-28 | Bone, Growth Plate and Mineral Metabolism | ESPE2022

Longitudinal assessment of bone health index (BHI) as a measure of bone health in short-statured children before and during treatment with recombinant growth hormone

Holzapfel Lukas , Bettendorf Markus , Rabe Michael , Mittnacht Janna , Choukair Daniela , Schenk Jens-Peter

Introduction: Bone Health Index (BHI) determined by measurement of cortical thickness of metacarpalia II-IV in x-rays of the left hand represents a method to estimate bone health in children. Aim of this study was to investigate changes of BHI SDS in the course of growth hormone (GH) treatment.Method: 256 consecutive children with short stature (isolated GH deficiency (IGHD) n = 121, multiple pituitary hormone deficiency...

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Longitudinal assessment of bone health index (BHI) as a measure of bone health in short-statured children before and during treatment with recombinant growth hormone

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