Bone Abstracts

Objectives: To generate pediatric reference values for calcaneal bone mineral density (BMD) in healthy 2–10 years old Swedish children.Methods: Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) in combination with a laser measurement of the heel thickness, DXL Calscan (Demetech AB), measures bone mass in the calcaneus and an apparent density (BMAD) is calculated. Healthy, Swedish children were included. The left foot was scanned in 117, 2-year-old; 110, 4-year...

Objectives: To study acceptance and the effects on bone during a 6-month whole body vibration (WBV) therapy in severely disabled children.Methods: Nineteen patients, age 5–16 years, with severe motor disabilities completed the 6-month WBV therapy standing on a self-controlled dynamic platform with vibration, jumps and rotation. The WBV was performed twice per week at 40–42 Hz. Bone mass and biochemical markers were measured at start and after 6...