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Transverse density banding corresponding to weekly ALN administrations were clearly evident radiographically throughout the growing skeleton, likely due to decreased resorption and possibly increased mineralization in the bands. ALN or ALN\u2009+\u2009MTX treatment also led to increases in mechanical strength in the femora. Although MTX administration during growth leads to some BMD reduction, ALN given with MTX eliminates this reduction and in fact bone density and strength increase above control levels. \u00a9 2006 Orthopaedic Research Society. Published by Wiley Periodicals, Inc. 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