Idiopathic juvenile osteoporosis

Idiopathic juvenile osteoporosis

Definition

Idiopathic juvenile osteoporosis (IJO) is a primary condition of bone demineralization childhood or adolescence that presents with pain in the back and extremities, walking difficulties, multiple fractures, and radiological evidence of osteoporosis. Onset usually occurs in the prepubertal period, between 8 and 12 years of age.

Also known as idiopathic juvenile osteoporosis, IJO, juvenile osteoporosis, Paediatric osteoporosis, Pediatric osteoporosis — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Bone element Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Bone element Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Connective tissue Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Musculoskeletal system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Musculoskeletal system Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0