Bone Health Index (BoneXpert) and parameters of peripheral quantitative computed tomography indicate overall adequate bone health in adolescents with chronic endocrine diseases at time of transition

At the time of transition, the bone health of adolescents with chronic endocrine diseases is mostly appropriate, as estimated by BoneXpertTM and pQCT. Grip strength was also adequate in the majority of patients. In addition, this study is the first to demonstrate a significant correlation between these methods in adolescents. Consequently, the BHI has the potential to be an effective screening tool for assessing bone health, characterized by wide availability and low radiation exposure, though additional analyses are needed.