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Osteogenesis Imperfecta is not a deadly disease. Its a painful rare genetic disorder
OI can affect a person so mildly that they can spend years and years with this disease and not even realize that they even have it. Other individuals can be so severely affected by it that it is very present before birth by means of an ultra-sound or is visible at the time of birth by x-ray.
Type II OI is the most lethal form of OI. Because of respiratory problems.
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What countries are at risk of osteogenesis imperfecta?
USA
What calcuim does for the body?
Lack of calcium can lead to Osteogenesis Imperfecta
What causes blue sclerae in osteogenesis imperfecta?
Type I Osteogenesis Imperfecta is the most common and mildest type of this disease. In this type the Scleras (whites of the eyes) usually have a blue, purple, or gray tint.
What causes Craniotabes?
premature infants(as normal finding),rickets,osteogenesis imperfecta
Do you have to be born with osteogenesis imperfecta to have it?
Yes, because it is a genetic disease you inherit from your parents.
What is the difference between osteogenesis imperfecta and osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis occurs later in life and leads to weakening and fractures of the bones. Osteogenesis imperfecta is a congenital defect which causes fractures to occur from the slightest bump or touch in a child.
Where was osteogenesis imperfecta discovered?
Osteogenesis imperfecta, also known as brittle bone disease, was first described by British surgeon John F. Clarke in 1695. He observed patients with fragile bones that easily fractured, leading to the recognition of this genetic disorder.
What are some of the symptoms of osteogenesis imperfecta?
Osteogenesis imperfecta is a genetic disorder that causes brittleness of one bones. This can cause ones bones to break easily and even for no apparent reason. Also, it can lead to abnormally large amounts of repair tissue at the site of fractures.
What is the medical term meaning poor development of bones?
Osteogenesis imperfecta means poor development of bones.
Can babies be born with bone fractures or bone diseases causing them?
osteogenesis imperfecta - brittle bone disease
How tall can you be with osteogenesis imperfecta?
"some people may only grow to be three feet tall"sourcehttp://www.orthop.washington.edu/?q=patient-care/articles/arthritis/osteogenesis-imperfecta.html
What has the author Jenny Ford written?
Jenny Ford has written: 'An investigation into voice quality in eight individuals with osteogenesis imperfecta'
