Bone Health and Beyond
February 2012, Volume 7, No. 2

Bone Health and Beyond

Bone Health and Beyond

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Learning Objectives

  • Outline the important and red-flag fractures of childhood.
  • Determine the importance of age and location in fractures.
  • List sports that can result in vertebral compression fractures.
  • Identify appropriate candidates for bone density studies.
  • Differentiate the T score from the Z score.
  • Review the role and appropriate intake of vitamin D in children.
  • Summarize the role of drug therapy for children’s fragile bones.
Bone Health and Beyond

Craig B. Langman, MD

Dr. Langman disclosed no financial relationship relevant to this issue. This issue does not contain a discussion of unapproved/investigative use of a commercial product/device.

Bone Health and Beyond

Michael A. Levine, MD, FAAP

Dr. Levine disclosed no financial relationship relevant to this issue. This issue does not contain a discussion of unapproved/investigative use of a commercial product/device.

Bone Health and Beyond

Laura K. Bachrach, MD, FAAP

Dr. Bachrach disclosed no financial relationship relevant to this issue. This issue does not contain a discussion of unapproved/investigative use of a commercial product/device.