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Bone and collagen markers in paediatric practice.

P M Crofton1, C J Kelnar

  • 1Department of Paediatric Biochemistry, Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Edinburgh, UK.

International Journal of Clinical Practice
|January 6, 2000
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Biochemical markers of bone turnover offer early insights into growth and treatment response in children. These markers complement bone density measurements, aiding in the assessment of osteoporosis and fracture risk.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Endocrinology
  • Biochemistry
  • Orthopedics

Background:

  • Biochemical markers of bone and collagen turnover are established predictors of osteoporosis and fracture risk in post-menopausal women.
  • Their role in children, while less studied, is emerging as valuable for assessing bone turnover and growth disorders.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the utility and limitations of biochemical markers in pediatric bone health.
  • To explore their application in various childhood bone disorders.
  • To evaluate their potential in monitoring treatment effects on bone turnover and growth.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on biochemical markers in pediatric bone disorders.
  • Analysis of marker utility in reflecting bone turnover and growth.
  • Assessment of marker sensitivity in detecting early treatment responses.

Main Results:

  • Biochemical markers provide valuable information on recent bone turnover and growth in children.
  • They serve as sensitive indicators of treatment response, often preceding changes in height velocity or bone mineral density.
  • Their application is expanding in various pediatric bone conditions.

Conclusions:

  • Biochemical markers are a useful adjunct to bone mineral density in pediatric bone assessment.
  • They offer early detection of treatment efficacy or adverse effects on bone turnover and growth.
  • Further research is warranted to fully elucidate their role in diverse pediatric bone disorders.

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