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Metabolic Bone Disease in Preterm Infants

Quick fact

Metabolic bone disease affects up to 30% of very low birth weight preterm infants, and many cases show no symptoms until a routine X-ray reveals fractures or demineralization.

Why this is interesting

Imagine a baby whose bones are so fragile that merely being picked up can cause a fracture. This is a real risk for some premature infants, and it's not because of a rare genetic disease—it's due to a silent mineral deficiency that often goes unnoticed until it's too late.