Osteoporosis in children and adolescents: when to suspect and how to diagnose it.

Silvia CianciaRick R van RijnWolfgang HöglerNatasha M Appelman-DijkstraAnnemieke M BootTheo C J SasJudith S Renes

Published in: European journal of pediatrics (2022)

• Pediatricians have an opportunity to improve bone mass accrual and musculoskeletal health in osteoporotic children and children at risk of osteoporosis. • We offer an extensive but concise overview about the risk factors for osteoporosis and the diagnostic work-up (and its pitfalls) of pediatric patients suspected of osteoporosis.

Keyphrases

bone mineral density
postmenopausal women
body composition
young adults
healthcare
public health
pulmonary embolism
bone loss