Understanding the importance of peak bone mass

Understanding the importance of peak bone mass

ABSTRACT: Bone mass attained early in life is one of the most important determinants of lifelong skeletal health. Bone mineral content increases exponentially during childhood. In fact, 40%-60% of the total adult bone mass is accrued during puberty. By the end of the first 2 decades of life, peak bo...

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Main Authors: Timothy Hereford, MD, Alec Kellish, MD, Julie Balch Samora, MD, PhD, Louise Reid Nichols, FAOA, FAAOS, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-05-01
Series:Journal of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America
Subjects:
Bone health
Peak bone mass
Vitamin D
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2768276524008575
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