Bone health in children with neuromuscular disorders.

This paper provides a broad review of bone health issues in children with neuromuscular diseases (NMD). As Duchenne muscular dystrophy is the most common neuromuscular disease of childhood, there is a strong emphasis on this. This paper reviews the incidence of fractures, the degree of the reduced bone mineral density, the risk factors associated with this common problem, and the non-pharmacological and pharmacological treatment options. Recommendations for monitoring and treatment are provided.