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FromMary Kugler, R.N., Former About.com Guide to Rare Diseases

Osteogenesis Imperfecta

Sunday August 30, 2009

Broken arm bonesOsteogenesis imperfecta, also known as brittle bone disease, is an inherited condition. Almost all individuals with osteogenesis imperfecta have fragile bones that break easily.

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