Bone structure and NF1
Nearly half of NF1 patients suffer from bone complications, ranging from mild osteopenia to severe pseudarthrosis.
Bone structure and NF1 (French only)
Download PDFThis scientific section covers a number of important topics and issues. Here are some of the important points covered:
- Bone complications associated with NF1
- Bone structure, nothing static
- A balance that must not be upset
- Characteristics of bone complications associated with NF1
- Long bone dysplasia
- Pseudarthrosis and its treatment
- Genetic components of pseudarthrosis
- The mechanisms involved and the potential for new treatments
- Scoliosis and spinal deformities
- Osteoporosis, a serious form of osteopenia
- Vitamin D: chronic insufficiency in NF1 patients
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Nearly half of NF1 patients suffer from bone complications, ranging from mild osteopenia to severe pseudarthrosis. What’s the current state of research?
What tools are available to you or your doctor?
In this document, you’ll find out more about the mechanisms involved in these manifestations, how they are currently managed, and new treatment prospects.