Bone as seen through microscope: green shows abnormal woven bone; multi-colored patchese show immature bone cells; red shows unmineralized bone.

Fibrous Dysplasia

Fibrous dysplasia (FD) is a skeletal disorder in which bone-forming cells fail to mature and produce too much fibrous, or connective, tissue.

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Kids and Their Bones

The two most important lifelong bone health habits to encourage now are proper nutrition and plenty of physical activity.

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Bone Health Campaign for Girls

Bestbonesforever.gov encourages girls to build strong bones at an early age by exercising and eating foods with calcium and vitamin D.

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Fibrous Dysplasia Fibrous dysplasia (FD) is a skeletal disorder in which bone-forming cells fail to mature and produce too much fibrous, or connective, tissue.

Kids and Their Bones The two most important lifelong bone health habits to encourage now are proper nutrition and plenty of physical activity.

Bone Health Campaign for Girls Bestbonesforever.gov encourages girls to build strong bones at an early age by exercising and eating foods with calcium and vitamin D.

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Research Resources

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NIH Research Portfolio Online Reporting Tools (RePORT)www.report.nih.gov
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The NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases ~ National Resource Center is supported by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases with contributions from: