Managing pediatric osteoporosis

Pediatric osteoporosis

Pediatric Osteoporosis (PO) is rarely due to bone primary genetic diseases, more frequently a consequence of chronic illness and/or medical treatments. Considering dual X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) the gold standard, the exact relationship between Bone Mineral Density (BMD) and risk of fracture in children is unknown. Furthermore, BMD measurements in children are affected by body size, since the ...

Recent advances in managing osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a common disease associated with increased morbidity and mortality. However, osteoporosis continues to be under-recognized, and the majority of men and women with fractures go untreated. FRAX(®) is a tool that has been developed by the World Health Organization to better identify people at high absolute risk of fracture. Modalities to assess bone quality, an important component ...

Managing Anemia in Pediatric

Osteoporosis in children: pediatric and pediatric rheumatology perspective: a review

It is increasingly recognized that osteoporosis affects children as well as adults both as a primary problem and as secondary to various diseases, medications, and lifestyle issues. In this review, we emphasize the correct diagnosis of osteoporosis in children as opposed to adults, etiology, and pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatments. We especially focus on rheumatologic conditions as...

Managing pediatric thoracic outlet syndrome

BACKGROUND Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is largely overlooked in children and adolescents because the condition is not widely viewed as a pediatric disorder. This study aimed to clarify the causes, best treatment approaches, and prognosis for young patients with TOS. METHODS A retrospective study was conducted on 13 patients, from 4 to 13 years of age, with TOS. Ten children underwent surgi...