ea0033oc1.6 | Oral Communications 1 | BSPED2013
Srinivasan Ramesh
, Rawlings David
, Cheetham Tim
, Sarkozy Anna
, Bushby Kate
, Owen Catherine
Background: Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is the most common muscular dystrophy, resulting in death at a young age. Corticosteroids improve muscle function and slow disease progression. However long-term steroid therapy is a significant risk factor for osteoporosis.Aim: To assess the effect of oral bisphosphonate (risedronate) treatment on bone mineral density in a cohort of steroid-treated children with DMD.Method: Annual bone...