There has been a rapid expansion of knowledge in the field of paediatric calcium and bone
disorders over the past twenty years. Advances have been made in the underlying genetic basis
for many conditions in conjunction with progress in bone density and geometry imaging and the
development of new treatment options. The 2nd revised edition of 'Calcium and Bone Disorders in
Children and Adolescents' presents up-to-date information on many aspects included in the 1st
edition such as the physiology pathology diagnosis and management of numerous conditions
including a chapter of case histories illustrating clinical aspects. New chapters on skeletal
dysplasias the genetics of osteoporosis radiological imaging of bone and a practical approach
to a child with recurrent fractures are included. Providing a comprehensive update this book
is a useful clinical resource for paediatricians and specialists in endocrinology metabolic
bone disease nephrology rheumatology radiology orthopaedics and clinical genetics who may
be faced with a child with a calcium and or bone disorder.
