2002
DOI: 10.1111/j.1742-1241.2002.tb11256.x
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Clinical Management of Childhood Osteoporosis

Abstract: SUMMARYA current working definition of osteoporosis in children is ‘fragility fractures in association with low bone mass’. This review illustrates the determinants of bone mass and fracture risk. We elucidate the pathophysiology and causes of osteoporosis in various childhood disorders, with a particular focus on the commonest iatrogenic problem, glucocorticoid‐induced osteoporosis. We discuss clinical evaluation, investigation and multidisciplinary management including lifestyle advice, diet, physiotherapy a… Show more

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“…Dessa forma, alguns estudos em crianças e adolescentes têm utilizados esses métodos. Baptista et al (38) Burt et al (51) subestimada em ossos pequenos (52)(53)(54) .…”
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“…Dessa forma, alguns estudos em crianças e adolescentes têm utilizados esses métodos. Baptista et al (38) Burt et al (51) subestimada em ossos pequenos (52)(53)(54) .…”
Section: XXVIIIunclassified