Summary: Background:~- The rare disease melorheostosis causes bones to thicken. This may lead to pain, and can affect bones, joints, and muscles. Researchers want to learn more about the disease and how it progresses.~Objective:~-To see what happens to people with melorheostosis over time and understand the causes of the disease.~Eligibility:~People 18 and over with melorheostosis.~Their unaffected relativ...

Summary: This study offers evaluation and treatment of patients with a suspected connective tissue disorder. The protocol is not designed to test new treatments; rather, patients receive standard care. The study is designed to: 1) allow NICHD's staff to learn more about connective tissue disorders, 2) train physicians in the evaluation and treatment of these disorders; and 3) establish a pool of patients w...