Juvenile osteoporosis

Juvenile osteoporosis
Osteoporosis

Juvenile osteoporosis is osteoporosis in children and adolescents. Osteoporosis is rare in children and adolescents. When it occurs, it is usually secondary to some other condition,[1] e.g. osteogenesis imperfecta, rickets, eating disorders or arthritis. In some cases, there is no known cause and it is called idiopathic juvenile osteoporosis. Idiopathic juvenile osteoporosis usually goes away spontaneously.[2]

Also, child abuse should be suspected in recurring cases of bone fracture.

Signs and symptoms

The clinical presentation of Juvenile osteoporosis is as follows:[3]

  • Lower back pain
  • Difficulty walking
  • Fractures of lower extremities

Cause

The cause of this disorder is sometimes, not known (idiopathic) or due to an underlying condition[3]

Diagnosis

Right radius distal angulation deformity

In terms of diagnosis we find the following is done:[3]

Treatment

Treatment for secondary juvenile osteoporosis focuses on treating any underlying disorder.[4] Treatment of Juvenile osteoporosis can also include maintaining a healthy lifestyle. This is accomplished by exercising, keeping a balanced diet of proper food and drinks, as well as keeping your body full of the necessary vitamins. If needed, Juvenile osteoporosis can also be treated by undergoing physical therapy.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Great Ormond Street factsheet". Archived from the original on 2011-07-28. Retrieved 2009-03-12.
  2. ↑ "NIAMS page". Archived from the original on 2020-01-09. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
  3. 1 2 3 "Juvenile Osteoporosis | NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases National Resource Center". www.bones.nih.gov. Archived from the original on 9 January 2020. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
  4. 1 2 "default - Stanford Children's Health". www.stanfordchildrens.org. Archived from the original on 2020-08-08. Retrieved 2020-09-12.

Further reading

  • Manoj R. Kandol (2005). "Ch.14 Juvenile Osteoporosis". Clinical Aspects in Osteoporosis. Jaypee Brothers Publishers. pp. 427–. ISBN 978-81-8061-451-4. Retrieved 27 June 2013.
  • Juvenile Osteoporosis Archived 2020-01-09 at the Wayback Machine - NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases ~ National Resource Center
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