In this population‐based prospective follow‐up study, children undergoing solid organ
transplantation had a highly elevated risk for fractures: The incidence of all fractures was 6 …

The success of organ transplantation is related to advances in immunosuppressive therapy.
These medications are associated with medical complications including bone damage. The …

Adult stature and peak bone mass are achieved through childhood growth and
development. Multiple factors impair this process in children undergoing solid organ …

Background. Reduced bone mass and fragility fractures are known complications after
transplantation in adults. Far less is known about the skeletal effects of transplantation in …

Long-term complications related to immunosuppressive medication are an important
problem after liver transplantation (OLT). This study was carried out to evaluate the bone …

BACKGROUND This cross‐sectional study evaluated the overall bone health and the
prevalence of vertebral complications after stem cell transplantation (SCT) in prepubertal …

The basis for lifelong bone health is established in childhood and adolescence. Whereas
pediatric renal transplant (RTx) patients are at risk for impaired bone mass gain and …

Background Osteoporosis and related fractures are a major complication after organ
transplantation. The aim of this study was to find out the frequency and predictors of …

Background. Risk factors for fracture after kidney transplantation need to be identified to
target patients most likely to benefit from preventive measures. Methods. Medical records …

Background: Pediatric renal allograft recipients often suffer from osteopenia and the
potential for increased fractures. Although modern densitometers are widely available, their …