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Metabolic Bone Clinic

The UCSF Metabolic Bone Clinic, a unique resource within the endocrinology and metabolism division, focuses on the diagnosis and care of patients with inherited, rare or unusually complicated bone conditions. These conditions include:

  • Congenital diseases (diseases that are present at birth) and skeletal dysplasias, such as fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva, fibrous dysplasia/McCune-Albright syndrome, osteogenesis imperfecta and spondyloarthropathies
  • Endocrine and metabolic bone diseases that occur with conditions such as hyperparathyroidism, mitochondrial diseases and enzyme deficiencies
  • Unusually severe osteoporosis resulting from cancer treatment or organ transplant, and other conditions that result in abnormal bone loss or gain

Our team works closely with other divisions at UCSF, including medical genetics, orthopedics, nephrology, rheumatology, dentistry and craniofacial surgery. This allows us to provide our patients with the most comprehensive care possible.

Doctor referral required

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    Decorative Caduceus

    A Study of Andecaliximab in Participants With Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP)

    Low dose WBCT-LH (whole body CT less head) is used to create detailed images of soft tissues and bones.

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    Decorative Caduceus

    This is an Observational Pre-post Study to Observe if the Off Label Use of Anti-IL1 Therapies, ...

    Surveys will be used to track the number of clinical flares that a patient experiences before and during treatment with anti-IL1 therapy.

    Recruiting

    Awards & recognition

    • U S  News and World Report badge recognizing UCSF as part of its 2024-2025 Honor Roll

      Among the top hospitals in the nation

    • Best in Northern California for diabetes care & endocrinology

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    What to Bring

    • Photo I.D.
    • Health insurance card
    • Insurance authorization, if required
    • Doctor's referral, if required
    • Recent test results related to your condition
    • List of your medications, including dosages, plus any you're allergic to
    • List of questions you may have
    • Device or paper for taking notes

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