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What is the history of Osteopetrosis?

When was Osteopetrosis discovered? What is the story of this discovery? Was it coincidence or not?

History of Osteopetrosis
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It has a relatively short history. Not much history dates back past the 1900s.

Posted Jul 26, 2017 by Chuck 2001
Osteopetrosis was first described in 1904, by German radiologist Albers-Schönberg per http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/123968-overview

Posted Sep 9, 2017 by lorirdavis 1452
The type I have was discovered by a man named Alber Schoenberg.

Posted Sep 28, 2017 by Mary 2550

History of Osteopetrosis

Osteopetrosis life expectancy

What is the life expectancy of someone with Osteopetrosis?

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Celebrities with Osteopetrosis

Celebrities with Osteopetrosis

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Is Osteopetrosis hereditary?

Is Osteopetrosis hereditary?

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Is Osteopetrosis contagious?

Is Osteopetrosis contagious?

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ICD9 and ICD10 codes of Osteopetrosis

ICD10 code of Osteopetrosis and ICD9 code

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Natural treatment of Osteopetrosis

Is there any natural treatment for Osteopetrosis?

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Living with Osteopetrosis

Living with Osteopetrosis. How to live with Osteopetrosis?

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Osteopetrosis diet

Osteopetrosis diet. Is there a diet which improves the quality of life of p...

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Stories of Osteopetrosis

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I found out I had very dense bones by accident after taking an x-ray for a possible broken wrist. Aside from breaking both knee caps (a year apart) I didn't think much about the disease until I was in my mid 40's. At that time I began having horrific...
Osteopetrosis stories
hello, I'm a 16 year old young lady that has had osteopetrosis since I was 6 months old! I had a bone marrow transplant back In 2010 when I was 10 years old, and im getting ready for another one in august🌸 I've broken over 70+ bones! Please pr...

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I'm 66 yrs old with ADO 11 and will soon be looking for orthopedic surgeons who will be willing to explore possibility of total hip replacement due to degenerative osteoarthritis w osteopetrosis.    Know of any specialists on the East Coast of the ...

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