S Longhi1, F Mercolini1, L Carloni1, L Nguyen2, A Fanolla3, G Radetti4. 1. Department of Pediatrics, Regional Hospital, Via L. Boehler 5, 39100, Bolzano, Italy. 2. Clinical Biochemistry Laboratory, Regional Hospital, Bolzano, Italy. 3. Department of Biostatistics, Regional Hospital, Bolzano, Italy. 4. Department of Pediatrics, Regional Hospital, Via L. Boehler 5, 39100, Bolzano, Italy. giorgio.radetti@asbz.it.
Abstract
PURPOSE: Prematurity and low birth weight are associated with a decrease in bone mass. Aim of the study was to investigate bone geometry, strength, and quality in children born at term small for gestational age (term SGA), premature appropriate for gestational age (prem AGA), and premature SGA (prem SGA). METHODS: 91 patients (46 f, 45 m), mean age 11.28 years, height SDS 0.03 ± 0.21, and BMI SDS -0.31 ± 0.19. 20 were term SGA, 22 prem SGA, and 49 prem AGA. Bone geometry was assessed on the 2nd metacarpal bone, by evaluating the outer and inner diameter, the cortical area, medullary area, metacarpal index, cross-sectional area, and bone strength. Bone quality was evaluated by ultrasound and expressed as amplitude-dependent speed of sound and bone transmission time (BTT). RESULTS: Term SGA, prem SGA, and prem AGA had values of bone geometry, strength, and quality significantly lower than our reference range (p < 0.05). Findings in the three groups were similar, apart from BTT, which was significantly reduced in prem SGA (p < 0.05). Fat percentage was the main determinant of BTT. CONCLUSIONS: Children born either prematurely or SGA seem to have smaller and weaker bones. Those born both premature and SGA were the most affected.
PURPOSE: Prematurity and low birth weight are associated with a decrease in bone mass. Aim of the study was to investigate bone geometry, strength, and quality in children born at term small for gestational age (term SGA), premature appropriate for gestational age (prem AGA), and premature SGA (prem SGA). METHODS: 91 patients (46 f, 45 m), mean age 11.28 years, height SDS 0.03 ± 0.21, and BMI SDS -0.31 ± 0.19. 20 were term SGA, 22 prem SGA, and 49 prem AGA. Bone geometry was assessed on the 2nd metacarpal bone, by evaluating the outer and inner diameter, the cortical area, medullary area, metacarpal index, cross-sectional area, and bone strength. Bone quality was evaluated by ultrasound and expressed as amplitude-dependent speed of sound and bone transmission time (BTT). RESULTS: Term SGA, prem SGA, and prem AGA had values of bone geometry, strength, and quality significantly lower than our reference range (p < 0.05). Findings in the three groups were similar, apart from BTT, which was significantly reduced in prem SGA (p < 0.05). Fat percentage was the main determinant of BTT. CONCLUSIONS:Children born either prematurely or SGA seem to have smaller and weaker bones. Those born both premature and SGA were the most affected.
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Keywords:
Bone geometry; Bone strength; Bone ultrasound; Prematurity; Small for gestational age
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