Exclusively for Kids
At CHKD's Center for Bone Health, you will receive comprehensive care from a team of pediatric bone health experts including endocrinologists, orthopedic surgeons, exercise physiologists and registered dietitians.
This comprehensive approach focuses on reducing fracture risk, accelerating healing, and preventing re-fractures in our growing patients.
Risk Factors for Low Bone Density
- Cancer
- Gaucher's disease
- Osteogenesis imperfecta
- Celiac disease
- Muscular dystrophy
- Repeat fractures
- Chemotherapy
- Hemophilia
- Ricketts
- Chronic kidney disease
- HIV/AIDS
- Sickle cell disease
- Chronic steroid use
- Inflammatory bowel syndrome
- Seizure disorders
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Nephrotic syndrome
- Systemic lupus erythematosis
- Eating Disorders
- Malabsorption syndrome
- Neurofibromatosis
- Organ transplant
Our Services
Patients will undergo a single comprehensive evaluation, including assessment by a registered dietitian and an exercise physiologist, if needed. An individualized care plan is developed for each patient, which may include laboratory testing, evaluation of bone density, medical treatments, nutrition interventions, physical activity recommendations, and coordination of follow-up care.
We offer state-of-the-art DEXA scanning in a child-friendly environment for our patients in need of a bone mineral density evaluation. For children, it is essential to have a pediatric professional interpret the results of this scan. Our specialists have the expertise to identify low bone density in children and develop the most appropriate treatment plan to improve your child's bone health and minimize the risk of further bone loss and injury.