Should Paediatricians be Familiar with Osteoporosis?

Abstract

Osteoporosis is recognized as an adult metabolic bone disease, and constitutes a major public health problem world-wide. It is, currently, emerging as a newly recognized problem in children and adolescent. Increased awareness and availability of Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) facilitate diagnosis. Paediatricians should be familiar with all aspects of the disease and contribute to its prevention and management.In this brief review, childhood osteoporosis is presented to highlight its pathogenesis, diagnosis and management.