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Early determinants of fractures in Rett syndrome

The goals were to compare the fracture incidence in Rett syndrome with that in the general population and to investigate the impact of genotype, epilepsy,...

Authors:
Downs J, Bebbington A, Woodhead H, Jacoby P, Jian L, Jefferson A, Leonard H

Authors notes:
Pediatrics. 2008; 121(3):540-6

Keywords:
fracture incidence, Rett syndrome, general population impact of genotype, epilepsy, and early motor skills, subsequent fracture incidence, girls and young women

Abstract:
The goals were to compare the fracture incidence in Rett syndrome with that in the general population and to investigate the impact of genotype, epilepsy, and early motor skills on subsequent fracture incidence in girls and young women with Rett syndrome.