title: [New diagnostic criteria for pediatric osteoporosis--spinal compression fractures are an underdiagnosed problem].
abstract: Osteoporosis may be associated with many pediatric conditions. Chronically ill children constitute a special risk group. Diagnosis of osteoporosis in children is challenging; contrary to adults, the diagnosis requires proof of susceptibility to fractures in addition to low bone mineral density. Vertebral fractures without high-energy injury in children are usually indicative of increased bone fragility. In chronically ill children, these fractures are surprisingly common and often asymptomatic.
authors.affiliation: HYKS Lastenklinikka, lastentautien yksikkö, PL 281, 00029 HUS.
authors.forename: Helena
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Valta
authors.forename: Outi
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Mäkitie
mesh_terms: D015519:Bone Density; D002648:Child; D002908:Chronic Disease; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*