Management of Children Glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis and associated fractures are common in children and adolescents. Methods of monitoring bone mineralization in children and adolescents are similar to those in adults. In addition, the task force recommends that all children receive at least 400 IU per day of vitamin D. Studies are currently underway that address other forms of intervention in children. Future Possibilites Future possibilities include the availability of agents that stimulate bone formation in the presence of glucocorticoids. Such agents may make the prevention and treatment of this condition much more straightforward.
Work remains to be done to improve the management of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis.
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