This mnemonic has been commonly used to recall the differential diagnosis for gracile bones – NIMROD
N – Neurofibromatosis
I – Immobilization (Paralysis)
M – Muscular Dystrophy
R – Rheumatoid Arthritis
O – Osteogenesis Imperfecta (click the link or see below)
D – Dysplasias (Marfan’s syndrome, Homocystinuria)
