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A case of patellar fractures in monozygotic twin gymnastsKeywords: Patellar fracture, Twins, Gymnast, Bone mineral density, Genetic Abstract: This is the first published case of identical injury to the patella in monozygotic twins. A significant genetic influence on bone mineral density (BMD) has been reported and low BMD is associated with increased susceptibility to fracture. These injuries corroborate a genetic influence on susceptibility to fracture. There is a requirement for further work to investigate genetic factors influencing susceptibility to fracture.
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