Skeletal findings in the first 12 months following initiation of glucocorticoid therapy for pediatric nephrotic syndrome
2014
Summary
Incident vertebral fractures and lumbar spine bone mineral density (BMD) were assessed in the 12 months following glucocorticoid initiation in 65 children with nephrotic syndrome. The incidence of vertebral fractures was low at 12 months (6 %) and most patients demonstrated recovery in BMD Z-scores by this time point.
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