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Melorheostosis Wikibooks

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Definition Melorheostosis is "...a rare bone disorder (of unknown etiology) whose initial manifestations include swelling of joints, pain, and limitation of motion. Eventually profound muscle contractures, tendon and ligament shortening, and soft tissue involvement with severe growth disturbances may ensue. Scoliosis, joint contracture and foot deformities may be seen." (Encyclopaedia of...

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- OCOSH Classification: Bone Diseases: Bone Developmental Diseases: Osteochondrodysplasia: Osteosclerosis: Melorheostosis

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