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The Child with Multiple Fractures, What Next?

Jennifer Harrington¹, Etienne Sochett¹

¹Division of Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M5G1X8, Canada.

Pediatric Clinics of North America

|July 27, 2015

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Identifying childhood fractures requires evaluating bone fragility. Children with multiple fractures or those not linked to mild trauma need prompt investigation for underlying causes.

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Bone mineral density Children Fractures Osteogenesis imperfecta Osteoporosis

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Area of Science:

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Pediatric Rheumatology

Background:

Childhood fractures are common but can indicate underlying bone fragility.
Distinguishing traumatic fractures from those due to fragility is crucial for appropriate management.
Early identification of bone fragility prevents further fractures and complications.

Purpose of the Study:

To outline an approach for evaluating children with fractures to identify underlying bone fragility.
To guide clinicians in determining which children require further investigation beyond initial assessment.
To inform decisions regarding specialist referral and potential pharmacologic interventions.

Main Methods:

Review of clinical presentation, fracture patterns, and age-appropriateness of trauma.
Initial evaluation includes history, physical examination, biochemistry, and spinal radiography.
Consideration for specialist evaluation and pharmacologic treatment in cases of significant bone fragility.

Main Results:

Multiple fractures not associated with mild trauma or higher-than-expected fracture counts warrant initial evaluation.
Bone pain or clear evidence of significant bone fragility necessitates specialist assessment.
A systematic approach aids in identifying children with secondary causes of fractures.

Conclusions:

Fracture evaluation in children should include assessment for bone fragility.
Prompt investigation is essential for children presenting with concerning fracture patterns.
Timely specialist referral and treatment can mitigate long-term consequences of bone fragility.