Osteogenesis imperfecta

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.

OSTEOGENESIS imperfecta

dentinogenesis imperfecta: an opalescent blue-gray to yellow-brown discoloration caused by discolored dentin shining through the translucent weak enamel; affects both primary and permanent teeth; seen in patients with osteogenesis imperfecta

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

Osteogenesis Imperfecta

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Michaela Davert, 25, was born with osteogenesis imperfecta Type III, a condition that makes people more susceptible to breaking and fracturing bones. Now she's using social media to educate others about the condition.

Types There are four different genes responsible for collagen production These combinations produce eight types of brittle bone disease, labeled as type 1 through type 8 The first four types are the most common The last four types are extremely rare and most are subtypes of type 4

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Woman with osteogenesis imperfecta with her averaged sized husband and their three children two of whom also have osteogenesis imperfecta. She gestated all 3 of children!!!!

Ritika Garg writes about her journey as an O.I. parent.

Osteoblast: A cell that forms bones.

Blue Sclera In child with OI

Osteoporosis happens when bones lose mineral density, making them weak and fragile, which increases the risk of fractures. It's helpful to understand the d

craniotabes = thinning of skull outer table; Signs (press firmly over occiput or parietal bones - gives-way as if pressing on ping-pong ball). Differential Diagnosis: rickets, osteogenesis imperfecta, hydrocephalus, normal variant (may be present in newborns; resolves by 1 month of age; may persist normally at Suture lines).

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