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Osteogenesis Imperfecta OrthoFracs

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Description: Definition
Heterogeneous group of inheritable diseases
Characterized by an abnormality of Type 1 collagen
Manifested by bone fragility, deformity, & propensity to fracture
Characterised by
Bone fragility
Deformity
Propensity to fracture

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Added: Sun Sep 27 2009