hrp0095p1-25 | Bone, Growth Plate and Mineral Metabolism | ESPE2022

Efficacy and safety of bisphosphonate treatment in pediatric patients with osteoporosis caused by immobilization

Lee Myeongseob , In Lee Hae , Seo Junghwan , Kim Ho-Seong

Introduction: Osteoporosis is medical condition commonly associated with immobilization in children, which can lead to a vicious cycle of disability, worsening osteoporosis, and recurrent fractures. Currently, bisphosphonates are widely used as a standard therapy in children with osteoporosis, but there are limited data on efficacy according to its dosage and duration. We aimed to evaluate efficacy of bisphosphonate treatment according to the dosage and durati...