Incidence and predictors of fractures in children after solid organ transplantation: A 5-year prospective, population-based study



: Helenius I, Remes V, Salminen S, Valta H, Makitie O, Holmberg C, Palmu P, Tervahartiala P, Sarna S, Helenius M, Peltonen J, Jalanko H

Publisher: AMER SOC BONE & MINERAL RES

: 2006

Journal of Bone and Mineral Research

JOURNAL OF BONE AND MINERAL RESEARCH

: J BONE MINER RES

: 21

: 3

: 380

: 387

: 8

: 0884-0431

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1359/JBMR.051107


Conclusions: Children undergoing solid organ transplantation have a highly elevated risk for fractures. Screening of vertebral fractures at regular intervals is recommended, and preventive strategies should be studied.




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