Description of Bone Health Changes in a Cohort of Children With Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)

Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is a rare but serious condition that primarily affects children, leading to muscle weakness and sometimes paralysis. This study looks at the bone health of children with AFM. The study found that many children with AFM have low bone mass, which can increase their risk of fractures. The study also found connections between muscle mass, bone density, and how well the children could move. The findings suggest that doctors should carefully monitor the bone health of children with AFM and try to help them build and maintain muscle mass to protect their bones.

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  A significant percentage (78%) of children with AFM in the study were diagnosed with low bone mass.
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  Lean muscle mass correlated positively with bone mass and functional performance (as measured by PAMS).
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  There was a positive correlation between ambulatory status and bone density in the lower limbs.