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Bone Disease among Children with Sickle Cell Disease: A Scoping Review of Incidence and Interventions
Introduction Sickle cell disease (SCD) arises due to a genetic mutation in the gene that encodes the β-globin protein. This mutation leads to an anomalous haemoglobin structure, haemoglobin S (HbS), and dysfunctional red blood cells.1 SCD is an inherited …