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Review
. 2014;7(2):133-42.
doi: 10.3233/PRM-140282.

Bone health in children with neuromuscular disorders

Kathryn Ness  1 , Susan D Apkon  2
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Review

Bone health in children with neuromuscular disorders

Kathryn Ness et al. J Pediatr Rehabil Med. 2014.
Free article

Abstract

This paper provides a broad review of bone health issues in children with neuromuscular diseases (NMD). As Duchenne muscular dystrophy is the most common neuromuscular disease of childhood, there is a strong emphasis on this. This paper reviews the incidence of fractures, the degree of the reduced bone mineral density, the risk factors associated with this common problem, and the non-pharmacological and pharmacological treatment options. Recommendations for monitoring and treatment are provided.

Keywords: Duchenne; Neuromuscular; fracture; spinal muscular atrophy.

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