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 …

Objective To summarize the published effects of systemic glucocorticoid therapy on bone
mineral density (BMD) and fractures in children. Methods We performed a systematic review …

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 …

Introduction Our objective was to evaluate longitudinally the main bone-mass and quality
predictors in young juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) patients by using lumbar spine dual …

Juvenile idiopathic arthritis is the most common chronic rheumatic condition during
childhood. Temporomandibular joint arthritis is frequently asymptomatic. When it takes place …

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 …

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate bone health and growth and their correlates in glucocorticoid (GC)-
treated pediatric patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). METHODS: Consecutive …

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 …

Patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) can have alterations in bone metabolism and
skeletal growth, as well as damage to the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), which can …

The foundation of bone health is established in utero. Bone accrual starts from the
developing fetus and continues throughout childhood and adolescence. This process is …