Gracile bones

Last revised by Naim Qaqish on 2 Oct 2020

Gracile bones refer to changes in the skeleton in which the bones are more slender than usual (over-tubulated) and occasionally deformed in other ways such as being abnormally curved. This may occur in a number of disorders and can occur with or without fractures.

Pathology

Etiology

The useful mnemonic for learning the causes of gracile bones is NIMROD.

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