Brittle Bone Disease

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What is Brittle Bone disease?

It's inherited but can also develop through genetic mutation.
Bones do not develop with the right amount or type of protein - collagen.
There are different types of the disease.

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Symptoms

High risk of fracturing or breaking bones

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Treatment

Physiotherapy
Assistive equipment
Drug treatment

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