ArticleChildren (Basel, Switzerland)2025
Fractures Associated with Metabolic Bone Disease in Extremely Preterm and Extremely Low Birth Weight Infants Before and After a Bone Health Program.
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backgroundMetabolic bone disease (MBD) of prematurity predisposes extremely preterm and extremely low birth weight (ELBW) infants to atraumatic fractures. Evidence on fracture reduction after structured Bone Health Programs (BHPs) remains limited.
methodsWe conducted a single-center retrospective cohort of NICU admissions (2014-2024) with gestational age < 28 weeks and/or birth weight < 1000 g, comparing a pre-program era with a standardized BHP that incorporated protocolized biochemical surveillance, a week 4 screening radiograph, optimized mineral targets, pharmacist review of parenteral minerals, and "handle-with-care" practices. The study aimed to evaluate whether implementation of a structured BHP reduced fracture incidence and improved biochemical and clinical outcomes in extremely preterm and ELBW infants. Prespecified effect measures were risk ratio (RR), risk difference (RD) with 95% confidence intervals, Fisher's exact
resultsOf 708 eligible infants, 221 were born pre-program and 487 post-program with similar baseline characteristics. Fracture incidence decreased from 9.5% (21/221) to 1.64% (8/487); RR 0.17 (95% CI 0.08-0.38); RD -7.86 percentage points;
conclusionsA structured BHP was associated with a large reduction in fracture incidence and more favorable biochemical profiles, together with shorter hospitalization among fracture cases. Program elements that combine scheduled imaging, biochemical triggers, nutritional optimization, parenteral mineral stewardship, and standardized handling may improve skeletal outcomes. Multicenter prospective evaluations should confirm generalizability and define core components.
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