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This article describes a clinical case series of three patients with bone fragility fractures caused by rare bone diseases \u2013 primary hyperparathyroidism with brown tumor, Gorham-Stout disease, and alkaptonuria \u2013 treated at the Department of Orthopedic and Traumatology of Pisa University Hospital between 2018 and 2023. Each case highlights the diagnostic complexities, including inconclusive biopsies, nonspecific imaging findings, and the necessity of a multidisciplinary approach for accurate diagnosis and management. Advanced imaging techniques, such as MRI, CT, and PET, alongside genetic and biochemical analyses, were instrumental in guiding treatment. The cases underscore the importance of early differential diagnosis, which is critical for optimizing both surgical and non-surgical interventions, preventing long-term complications, and improving the patient outcomes. 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