Osteogenesis imperfecta

Osteogenesis imperfecta (or brittle bone disease) prevents the body from building strong bones. People with OI have bones that might break easily.

Osteogenesis Imperfecta

Osteogenesis imperfecta refers to a group of genetic disorders that affects the bones, make them weak, and lead to easy fracture. It is caused due to the presence of defective genes in the individual that affect how the body produces collagen.

Type I Osteogenesis Imperfecta

Metaphyses do not appear thickened, compared to rickets. Also, underlying bone is clearly pathological, which does not comply with a possible non accidental injury. Note that osteogenesis...

Osteogenesis imperfecta is a heritable disorder caused by mutations in the gene for type I collagen. The Sillence classification of osteogenesis imperfecta (types I through IV) is based on clinical...

Osteogenesis Imperfecta

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Osteogenesis imperfecta is characterized by bones that break easily often from little or no apparent cause.