Osteoporotic Fractures and Vertebral Body Reshaping in Children With Glucocorticoid-Treated Rheumatic Disorders

Abstract

VF occurred early and were more common than non-VF in children with GC-treated rheumatic disorders. Eighty-four percent of children with VF underwent complete vertebral body reshaping, whereas vertebral deformity persisted in the remainder of children. On average, LS BMD z scores remained low at 6 years, consistent with incomplete recovery.