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Examination options in pediatric osteology

Publication at Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Králové |
2010

Abstract

Possibilities of evaluation of bone status in childhood is duscussed. In addition to physical examination and personal plus family history, bone densitometry is widely used.

Scintigraphy of skeleton and bone biopsy may be helpful in some indications. Biochemical markers are not appropriate for routine praxis by that time.