Abstract
Accepted 11 February 1997
Broadband ultrasound attenuation (BUA) was measured at the calcaneum in 367 healthy white schoolchildren (193 girls and 174boys) aged 6-15 years. The mean calcaneal (BUA) increased with age and was significantly related to age, height, and weight. Measurement of calcaneal (BUA) may be helpful in the radiation free assessment of childhood disorders associated with increased fracture risk.
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