Disease Turns Muscle Into Bone: Joshua Scoble Fights For His Life (VIDEO)

Disease Turns Muscle Into Bone: Joshua Scoble Fights For His Life (VIDEO)

Three-year-old Joshua Scoble is fighting a rare and disabling genetic disease that turns his muscle into bone. He tries to live as normal a life as possible but it's extremely difficult when any bruise can turn into bone, causing painful lumps all over his body. There is no known cure, but doctors are hopeful that with time they can develop specific genetic treatments that will allow Joshua to live a long and healthy life.

WATCH:

Send us tips! Write us at tv@huffingtonpost.com if you see any newsworthy or notable TV moments. Read more about our media monitoring project here and click here to join the Media Monitors team.

Popular in the Community

Close

HuffPost Shopping’s Best Finds

MORE IN LIFE