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The genetic basis of the osteochondrodysplasias.
Journal of pediatric orthopedics - 1 Jan 2000
Baitner A C, Maurer S G, Gruen M B, Di Cesare P E
Abstract excerpt
The osteochondrodysplasias are a heterogeneous group of disorders characterized by abnormal growth and remodeling of cartilage and bone, affecting from 2 to 4.7 per 10,000 individuals. Most osteochondrodysplasias are heritable and many have elaborate patterns of genetic transmission. Affected individuals generally require management by multidisciplinary teams of specialists. In this review, we divide the...
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