Type 3

Type 3 Brittle Bone is next to mildest in severity but not extremely common.  At birth, fractures may either be present or x-rays show previous healed fractures that happened in the womb.

· Collagen improperly formed

· Hearing loss possible

· Severe deformation of bones

· Fragile teeth

· Respiratory problems probable

· Spinal cord with inclination to curve

· Triangular shaped face

· Rib cage with barrel form shape

· Loose joints and little muscle tone

· Sclera bluish, purple, or grey tint

· Stunted stature

· Bones susceptible to fractures

Brittle bone baby
Normal Spine compared to Spine Curvature
Brittle Bone Disorder: What is it? Continued...
It is believed that type three Brittle Bone originated from mutations that started in Africa two thousand years ago.
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Brittle Bone

Type III Brittle Bone Originated in Africa

Hearing Loss

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