[New diagnostic criteria for pediatric osteoporosis--spinal compression fractures are an underdiagnosed problem]
1HYKS Lastenklinikka, lastentautien yksikkö, PL 281, 00029 HUS.
Duodecim; Laaketieteellinen Aikakauskirja
|June 9, 2011
Abstract:
Osteoporosis may be associated with many pediatric conditions. Chronically ill children constitute a special risk group. Diagnosis of osteoporosis in children is challenging; contrary to adults, the diagnosis requires proof of susceptibility to fractures in addition to low bone mineral density. Vertebral fractures without high-energy injury in children are usually indicative of increased bone fragility. In chronically ill children, these fractures are surprisingly common and often asymptomatic.
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