Pediatrics reports that girls with Rett syndrome are at greater risk for fractures - four times greater risk than the general population.  A diagnosis of Rett Syndrome and epilepsy resulted in an even greater risk for fracture.

Reference:  Downs, Jennepher, Bebbington, Ami, Woodhead, Helen, Jacoby, Peter, Jian, Le, Jefferson, Amanda, Leonard, Helen

Early Determinants of Fractures in Rett Syndrome

Pediatrics 2008 121: 540-546.

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