Assessment and management of low bone mineral density in children with cerebral palsy

• Main Authors: Leslie N. Rhodes, DNP, PPCNP-BC (Author), Alicia Diaz-Thomas, MD (Author), Woodi H. Woodland, BSc (Author), Jeffrey R. Sawyer, MD (Author), David D. Spence, MD (Author), William C. Warner, Jr., MD (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2024-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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ABSTRACT: Cerebral palsy (CP) is an impairment in motor function and coordination due to a nonprogressive brain injury that occurs pre-, peri-, or postnatally until 2 years of age with a prevalence of 1 to 4 per 1,000 live births. Along with impaired motor function, decreased bone mineral density (B...