Osteopenia of Prematurity treatment in Magdalena Contreras

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.