Increased prevalence of fractures in inadequately transfused and chelated Indian children and young adults with beta thalassemia major

摘要

Introduction: In patients with beta thalassemia major, inadequate transfusion and chelation may compromise bone health and increase risk of fractures. The objective of this study was to describe the prevalence of fractures in Indian inadequately transfused and chelated children, adolescents and young adults with beta thalassemia major.