Baranello, G;
Vai, S;
Broggi, F;
Masson, R;
Arnoldi, MT;
Zanin, R;
Mastella, C;
(2019)
Evolution of bone mineral density, bone metabolism and fragility fractures in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) types 2 and 3.
Neuromuscular Disorders
, 29
(7)
pp. 525-532.
10.1016/j.nmd.2019.06.001.
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Abstract
With recent advances in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), there is a strong need to increase knowledge on the involvement of organs and systems outside the central nervous system. We investigated bone metabolism, bone mineral density (BMD) and fractures, and their possible correlation with age and motor capacities. Thirty-two children with SMA (27 type 2, 5 type 3), mean age 40 ± 32.3 months, underwent two evaluations at an 18-month interval (V1 and V2). Twelve of these children also underwent a third evaluation at month 36 (V3). Diet, bone metabolism, BMD, X-rays, and motor function (by the Hammersmith Functional Motor Scale Expanded – HFMSE – and the Upper Limb Module – ULM) were assessed. At V1, 25-OH vitamin D3 (25OH D) therapy was started, and dietary calcium intake adjusted according to the recommended dietary allowance. Low 25OH D levels and asymptomatic vertebral fractures were mainly observed at V1. At all visits, bone resorption markers were higher than normal. At V2 and V3, decreased BMD was observed. Higher spine BMD values at follow-up were associated with HFMSE score >12 at baseline (p<0.03). This study suggests that even young children with SMA are at risk of severe bone fragility. Further investigations of the molecular mechanisms leading to altered bone metabolism in SMA could help identify novel therapeutic targets and establish better guidelines for bone fragility management.
| Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Title: | Evolution of bone mineral density, bone metabolism and fragility fractures in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) types 2 and 3 |
| Location: | England |
| Open access status: | An open access version is available from UCL Discovery |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.nmd.2019.06.001 |
| Publisher version: | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nmd.2019.06.001 |
| Language: | English |
| Additional information: | This version is the author accepted manuscript. For information on re-use, please refer to the publisher’s terms and conditions. |
| Keywords: | Spinal Muscular Atrophy; Bone density; Bone metabolism; Bone turnover markers; Fragility fractures; Children. |
| UCL classification: | UCL UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Population Health Sciences > UCL GOS Institute of Child Health UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Population Health Sciences > UCL GOS Institute of Child Health > Developmental Neurosciences Dept |
| URI: | https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10078838 |
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