Osteogenesis imperfecta, non-accidental injury, and temporary brittle bone disease
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The correct distinction between osteogenesis imperfecta and non-accidental injury (NAI) is an emotive subject upon which the fate of a child can depend. It has been the subject of strongly worded papers and letters by experts. 1-5 Although the frequency, clinical features, and skeletal effects of NAI are not in question, much new knowledge on osteogenesis imperfecta has bypassed the general paediatrician.6 7 In contrast the position of a temporary fragility of the infantile skeleton related to copper deficiency has, despite new evidence, yet to be established.8
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Osteogenesis imperfecta, non-accidental injury, and temporary brittle bone disease.
The correct distinction between osteogenesis imperfecta and non-accidental injury (NAI) is an emotive subject upon which the fate of a child can depend. It has been the subject of strongly worded papers and letters by experts. 1-5 Although the frequency, clinical features, and skeletal effects of NAI are not in question, much new knowledge on osteogenesis imperfecta has bypassed the general pae...
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