Therapy Insight: orthopedic complications after solid organ transplantation in childhood
Ilkka Helenius*, Hannu Jalanko, Ville Remes, Sari Salminen, Heikki Sairanen, Christer Holmberg and Jari Peltonen
Correspondence *Hospital for Children and Adolescents, Helsinki University Central Hospital, PO Box 281, 00029 HUS, Helsinki, Finland
Email ilkka.helenius@helsinki.fi
Immunosuppressive drugs, metabolic disorders and immobilization are factors that contribute to an increased incidence of scoliosis, vertebral fractures and back pain in pediatric transplant recipients. Here, a team from Helsinki University Central Hospital review historical data on orthopedic complications in this patient population, and provide updated recommendations for prevention, assessment and management based on their own extensive research and clinical experience.
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