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A Practical Approach to Adolescent Bone Health The Bone Health History and Physical Examination in Adolescents

A Practical Approach to Adolescent Bone Health : The Bone Health History and Physical Examination... [The adolescent skeleton is a dynamic organ that is impacted by a wide variety of biological, hormonal, and behavioral processes. The bone-focused history and physical examination (H&P) is the primary care clinician’s best tool for eliciting the complex information needed to evaluate bone health in adolescent patients. While core elements of the H&P remain consistent, a bone-focused evaluation includes specific considerations to target the factors that affect skeletal health. This chapter will provide guidance in evaluating adolescents with known or suspected bone disorders, with an emphasis on recognizing features that contribute to skeletal disease and identifying opportunities to promote bone health.] http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png

A Practical Approach to Adolescent Bone Health The Bone Health History and Physical Examination in Adolescents

Editors: Pitts, Sarah; Gordon, Catherine M.
Boyce, Alison M.
Springer Journals — Feb 10, 2018
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Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Copyright
© Springer International Publishing AG 2018
ISBN
978-3-319-72879-7
Pages
77 –91
DOI
10.1007/978-3-319-72880-3_5
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Abstract

[The adolescent skeleton is a dynamic organ that is impacted by a wide variety of biological, hormonal, and behavioral processes. The bone-focused history and physical examination (H&P) is the primary care clinician’s best tool for eliciting the complex information needed to evaluate bone health in adolescent patients. While core elements of the H&P remain consistent, a bone-focused evaluation includes specific considerations to target the factors that affect skeletal health. This chapter will provide guidance in evaluating adolescents with known or suspected bone disorders, with an emphasis on recognizing features that contribute to skeletal disease and identifying opportunities to promote bone health.]

Published: Feb 10, 2018

Keywords: Bone density; Fracture; Osteoporosis; Pediatrics; Nutrition; Exercise; Puberty; Amenorrhea

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