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  • Title: Bone health in children with neuromuscular disorders.
    Author: Ness K, Apkon SD.
    Journal: J Pediatr Rehabil Med; 2014; 7(2):133-42. PubMed ID: 25096865.
    Abstract:
    This paper provides a broad review of bone health issues in children with neuromuscular diseases (NMD). As Duchenne muscular dystrophy is the most common neuromuscular disease of childhood, there is a strong emphasis on this. This paper reviews the incidence of fractures, the degree of the reduced bone mineral density, the risk factors associated with this common problem, and the non-pharmacological and pharmacological treatment options. Recommendations for monitoring and treatment are provided.
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