Use of bone age for evaluating bone density in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy: a preliminary report

Al-Zougbi A, Mathews KD, Shibli-Rahhal A. Use of bone age for evaluating bone density in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy: A preliminary report. Muscle & nerve 2019;59:422-425   Abstract INTRODUCTION: Patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) exhibit low bone mineral density and increased fracture risk. Because glucocorticoid therapy results in delayed puberty and short stature, […]