Osteopenia of Prematurity
Osteopenia of prematurity is a decrease in bone mineralization that can occur in babies born early, whose skeleton did not complete its development during pregnancy.
Why it happens: Premature newborns may not receive before birth the minerals that bone accumulates in the last weeks of gestation, which affects its strength.
How it is detected: It is usually identified during follow-up of the premature baby, through clinical evaluation and the studies indicated by the medical team.
Which specialists treat it? The pediatrician supports the baby's growth, while the orthopedic surgeon, the physical therapist, and the nephrologist may join in as needed. Discussing your questions with the team following your baby is the best way to care for their development.
Data on 20 doctors who treat osteopenia of prematurity
Specialties that treat osteopenia of prematurity
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in osteopenia of prematurity
Dr. Edgar Bustos Córdova
Dr. Raul Aragon Lopez
Dr. Alberto Fregoso Ojeda
Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz
Dr. Omar Cortez
Dr. Sergio Miguel Gomez Dorantes
Dr. Joern Walter Fritz Kauffmann
Dr. Juan Carlos Valle Landa
Dr. Santiago Valentin Guerrero
Dr. Mauricio Ordoñez Hinojos
Dr. Mario Alberto Ciénega Ramos
Dr. Mercado Filomena Vizcaino
Dr. Jesus Francisco Meza Santini
Dra. Olga Eugenia Martínez Garza
Dr. Jose Luis Balanzar Serna
Dr. Fernando Guevara Ayon
Dr. Alfonso Corona Tellez
Dr. Rodriguez Francisco Herrera
Dr. Marco Antonio Aviña González
Dr. Román Pineda Abarca
Frequently asked questions
What is osteopenia of prematurity?
Osteopenia of prematurity is a decrease in bone mineralization that can occur in babies born early, whose skeleton did not complete its development during pregnancy.
Which doctor treats osteopenia of prematurity?
Osteopenia of Prematurity is usually treated by specialists in physiotherapist, nephrologist, orthopedist, pediatrician.