Bone mineral density measurement in children and adolescents
2005
Summary Interpretation of densitometric measurements in children is more complicated than in adults because of steady growth of children over expressed by heterogeneity of skeletal development. Obtained results are additionally affected by age, sex, body mass, height, bone age, environmental factors and illnesses. The aim of this review is to provide overview of present status concerning measurements in children and potential technical possibilities and limitations.
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