Journal article
Osteoporotic Fractures and Vertebral Body Reshaping in Children With Glucocorticoid-treated Rheumatic Disorders
Abstract
CONTEXT: Osteoporotic fractures are an important cause of morbidity in children with glucocorticoid-treated rheumatic disorders.
OBJECTIVE: This work aims to evaluate the incidence and predictors of osteoporotic fractures and potential for recovery over six years following glucocorticoid (GC) initiation in children with rheumatic disorders.
Authors
Ward LM; Ma J; Robinson M-E; Scharke M; Ho J; Houghton K; Huber A; Scuccimarri R; Barsalou J; Roth J
Journal
The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, Vol. 106, No. 12, pp. e5195–e5207
Publisher
The Endocrine Society
Publication Date
November 19, 2021
DOI
10.1210/clinem/dgab494
ISSN
0021-972X