Group I had higher uDPD/uCr values (p < 0.05) compared to group II and group III (40.49 ± 11.1 vs 30.7 ± 16.3 and 24.78 ± 10.54). No differences were observed in other bone markers among all groups. The dietary calcium intake was adequate (> of EAR, Estimated Average Requirement) in only 19% of children, but no differences in both LS and TB BMD were revealed. Nevertheless, children with inadequate calcium intake had significant increased (p < 0.05) ALP/ bALP, compared to the rest of patients. Summary/Conclusion: In our study, 10% of children with Haemophilia A had low for chronological age LS BMD. Severe disease and history of FVIII inhibitor seem to burden bone health, as measured with DXA. Resorption markers were found to be impaired. Homeostasis of calcium seem to overweigh low dietary intake. Severe cases, especially those with history of inhibitor, are in higher risk to develop bone metabolic disturbances; thus, close monitoring of bone status seems to be necessitated.
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