Bone Abstracts

Objective: To establish the difference between deficiency, insufficiency and normal results of vitamin D according to severity of motor function disorder and the level of bone mineral density in children with cerebral palsy.Methods: Investigation encompassed 23 children, both genders, between 6 and 17 years of age, with diagnosed cerebral palsy, who were hospitalized between January 1 and December 31, 2014. Bone mineral density (BMD) was established usin...

Objective: The aim of the study was to establish effect of nutritional status on bone mineral density in children with cerebral palsy.Methods: The nutritional status was established in 23 children, both genders, with cerebral palsy, who were hospitalized at the Clinic for children habilitation and rehabilitation and at the, ‘Veternik’ Home, between January 1 and December 31, 2014. Evaluation of nutritional status has been done based on BMI. BMI...

Objective: Investigate bone mineral density in children with cerebral palsy (CP) with special focus on severe forms of CP.Methods: Investigation encompassed 23 children, both genders, between 6 and 17 years of age, with diagnosed cerebral palsy, who were hospitalized between January 1 and December 31, 2014. Bone mineral density (BMD) was established using Dual-energy x-ray Absorptiometry – DXA method, at L1–L4 lumbar vertebrae and at the femur ...

Background: Tricho-rhino-pharyngeal syndrome (TRPS) is a rare genetic disorder, which is characterized by craniofacial and skeletal abnormalities. Presenting problem: This report presents four cases of TRPS (three sporadic and one familial). Clinical presentation included typical facial features (pear-shape nose, long flat philtrum, thin upper vermilion border, and protruding ears), thin, sparse scalp hair, and different skeletal abnormalities with normal mentation. All of the...

Although it is well established, that quality of life improves in patients after lung transplantation (LTx), severe musculoskeletal complications may develop. The aim of this study was to evaluate differences in the muscle markers Myostatin and Follistatin and the bone markers Dickkopf-1 (DKK1), Sclerostin (SOST) and Periostin between LuTx recipients and healthy controls. From 38 LTx patients blood samples were taken when discharged from hospital (LTx1) and 6-9 months after di...

Introduction: Rehabilitation therapy in children with cerebral palsy is a continuous process spanning several years and necessitating good cooperation between the child and all team members.Case study: The case involves 11-year-old girl, diagnosed with cerebral palsy GMFCS Level II of diplegic form. She can walk with support, but her stability and balance is compromised. Instability in seated position is also present. The patient underwent rehabilitation...

Introduction: Insufficient physical activity may lead to poor body posture, especially during periods of rapid growth and development. As teenagers tend to find exercising boring and are unlikely to perform prescribed exercises at home, parental oversight and guidance is required.Case study: The reported case pertains to the program of corrective symmetric exercises conducted at the Institute of Child and Youth Health Care of Vojvodina, Novi Sad, involvi...

There is discussed an interrelation of BMD, progressing of erosive and destructive changes in hands and feet with development of vertebral deformations in rheumatoid arthritis (RA).The aim: To receive data on bone mineral density (BMD), erosive and destructive changes in hands and feet and vertebral deformations in patients with RA.Materials/methods: In this research, it was included 106 women, with RA, age 23–69 years. In all...

Introduction: Presence of osteosynthetic material in the spinal region may result in decreased musculoskeletal activity in certain spinal column segments, leading to vertebral bone mineral density changes.Case study: The case involves a 12-year-old girl who was born prematurely, who complained of experiencing lower back pain after performing forward roll in the physical education class. The patient was born at 32 weeks of gestation by pelvic presentation...

Background: Osteoporotic fractures are a major cause of disability and results in extensive utilization of health care resources. The history of previous fractures increases the risk for future fragility fractures.Subject: To describe the diagnostic therapeutic protocol of our tertiary care clinic dedicated to the osteoporosis (OP) treatment. To estimate the use of effective therapies for OP in those patients at highest risk for future fracture.<p cl...