Therapeutic use of glucocorticoids can lead to many well-known adverse events [1]. Of all
potential serious side effects, glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis (GIOP) is one of the most …

The aim of this article is to review rheumatological diseases that are associated with
glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis or fractures and to perform a critical analysis of the …

Oral corticosteroids are known to increase the risk of fracture in adults, but their effects in
children remain uncertain. The medical records of general practitioners in the United …

Objective Vertebral fractures are an under‐recognized problem in children with inflammatory
disorders. We studied spine health among 134 children (87 girls) with rheumatic conditions …

Bone is a complex biological material that consists of both an inorganic and organic phase,
which undergoes continuous dynamic biological processes within the body. This complex …

Objective. To assess the prevalence of reduced spine bone mineral apparent density
(BMAD), and to identify the main predictors of reduced spine BMAD in a cross-sectional and …

Childhood arthritis has now been reclassified into a single internationally recognized entity
of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). Radiology provides an important role in the management …

Childhood rheumatic diseases are associated with negative impacts on the skeleton, related
to both the underlying illness and complications of therapy. The effects of medications like …

Osteoporosis is characterized by loss of both bone mass and microarchitectural integrity,
resulting in an increased risk of fractures with associated morbidity and mortality. Awareness …

Bone mass is primarily genetically determined, but exogenous factors also play a major role.
The prevention of osteoporosis can start from childhood, and optimal achievement of peak …