Hypophosphatasia Treatment (IMAGE) Washington University School of Medicine Caption At the beginning of the study, one patient's hand has almost no visible bone in an X-ray (left). After 24 weeks of treatment, substantial bone formation is visible in the same hand (right). Credit The <I>New England Journal of Medicine</I>, copyright 2012 Usage Restrictions Please credit License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.