Post–Renal Transplantation Bone Health in Children Evaluated by Means of Quantitative Ultrasound and Densitometry

Abstract Background Patients with end-stage renal disease develop bone mineral disease, which is not always resolved after a successful renal transplantation; moreover, some of the immunosuppressants used to prevent graft rejection may affect bone health. The aim of this study was to evaluate bone health in post–renal transplantation children with the use of quantitative ultrasound (QUS) and dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA). Methods A descriptive study was performed in children >3 months after renal transplantation and with stable function of graft. Radial QUS and DXA (lumbar spine and total body less head (TBLH) were performed on the same day. Results A total of 35 patients were included. Mean age was 13.9 ± 3.9 years. Ten subjects had total bone density score