Abstract:Objective − To report a rare case of Idiopathic Juvenile Osteoporosis (IJO) presenting as kyphosis and loss of height. Case presentation − A 9-year-old girl presented with a 6-month history of progressive loss of height, increasing roundness of the shoulders and atraumatic mild thoracolumbar discomfort. A diagnosis of IJO was subsequently made. In the course of treatment, bisphosphonates were commenced and multiple procedures were required to address lower limb fractures and angular deformities. At 10 years fo… Show more
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