Interventions for metabolic bone disease of prematurity: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Nutritional prophylaxis conclusively reduces MBDP incidence, while mechanical interventions effectively improve bone mineralization. Although no studies directly evaluated combined approaches, the complementary mechanisms of nutritional and mechanical interventions suggest that optimal prevention may involve integrating both strategies. Critical gaps persist in orthopedic management, necessitating future research on fracture protocols and surgical interventions.
Authors
- Abdullah Alburaey
- M Maghrabi
- Yazan Jumah Alalwani
- Ahmed Y. Azzam
- Amal Saad Alomari
- Khawlah Abdullah Almana
- Reem Hameed Alshammari
- Sofia Sharif Abualmeza
- Sara Abdulrahman Alharbi
- Ghadi Naif Alsharif
- Kholoud Khalid Alshehri
- Asma Mossa Soweedi
- Mujood Ali Alatta
Institutions
- University of Suffolk (GB)
- Alfaisal University (SA)
- King Abdulaziz University (SA)
- Umm al-Qura University (SA)
- King Saud University (SA)
- Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (SA)
- King Khalid University (SA)
- Jazan University (SA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Metabolism Open
- Published
- 2026-01-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.metop.2026.100445
- Primary Topic
- Infant Nutrition and Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00