Welcome to
the New
Pediatric Imaging Website This
site is devoted to Parents of Children cared for at Children's
Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston and the Residents of Emory
University Department of Radiology
The detection of bone
loss in children is extremely important, especially in those
in whom long-term steroid therapy is utilized for treatment.
Also, children undergoing prolonged treatment for serious
illness and patients at risk for fractures can benefit from
the diagnosis of osteoporosis or bone loss. This
sensitive diagnostic tool gives accurate assessment of bone
density and allows prompt treatment when the diagnosis is
made. Ask your doctor if bone densitometry may be
indicated for your child.
