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This online consumer health document offers a definition of this genetic disorder, as well as prevalence, diagnosis, clinical features, and treatment information.... Details >
This People's Piece is specifically written for the American people as a companion piece to the larger Surgeon General's report on bone health and osteoporosis. The magazine-style, full-color booklet ... Details >
Office of the Surgeon General, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Also available in: Spanish
This site provides information on all the publications available at NIAMS; you can search publications by category/subject, access the A-Z list, keyword list or Spanish language publications.... Details >
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, National Institutes of Health
Also available in: Spanish
This fact sheet provides information about the diagnosis and treatment of cancers that develop in the bones.... Details >
This first-ever Surgeon General’s Report on bone health and osteoporosis provides much needed information on bone health, an often overlooked aspect of physical health. This report follows in the tra... Details >
Office of the Surgeon General, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
You make the bone that must last your lifetime when you are between the ages of 10 and 18 years old. This bone is known as your "peak bone mass." To reach the best possible peak bone mass, you must ge... Details >
This site provides information about how to find a chapter (support group) or hotline that may be of help.... Details >
This brief document defines Proteus Syndrome, a condition which involves atypical growth of the bones, skin, head, and a variety of other symptoms. The document also discusses origin and prevalence of... Details >
This page provides information on two diseases--Ollier's Disease and Maffuci's Syndrome--and their characteristics, usual age of onset and inheritance type, and progression. ... Details >
This page will help you find specialists in arthritis care and research in your geographic area.... Details >