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Osteogenesis imperfecta
A congenital condition that results in extremely fragile bones, due to a defect in a gene that produces collagen, an important building block of bones.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
41 years experience
How long it usually lasts:
How common it is:
Baby 0-2 | Very common | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | Very common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
How it can usually be treated?
How is it usually diagnosed?
Symptoms
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what is osteogenesis imperfecta?
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Is there a cure for osteogenesis imperfecta?
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Does a karyotype show osteogenesis imperfecta?
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What type of inheritance for osteogenesis imperfecta?
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What can be done for people with osteogenesis imperfecta?
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Which organ systems are affected by osteogenesis imperfecta?
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Are there any famous people who have osteogenesis imperfecta?
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Why does excessive perspiration occur in osteogenesis imperfecta?
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Is osteogenesis imperfecta can be inherent by all your children?
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Is it possible for people with osteogenesis imperfecta have babies?
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What are possible complications that arise from osteogenesis imperfecta?
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Is there a possibility that a person having an osteogenesis imperfecta become taller even at the age of 22?
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Is osteogenesis imperfecta a curable disease?
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Is osteogenesis imperfecta a chronic disease?
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A 29-year old asked:
Is osteogenesis imperfecta a form of dwarfism?
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Is osteogenesis imperfecta a type of the disease dwafism?
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Are certain ethnic groups at higher risk of osteogenesis imperfecta?
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A 32-year old asked:
What is the difference between osteoporosis and osteogenesis imperfecta?
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A 22-year old male asked:
What is the life span of the people hasving osteogenesis imperfecta? Do they die at a young age?
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If I have osteogenesis imperfecta but my girlfriend is a healthy 22 year old what are the chances of our baby having osteogenesis imperfecta?
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We are looking for a support groups for osteogenesis imperfecta in California?
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A 36-year old asked:
How long does it take to get the results of a genes test for osteogenesis imperfecta?
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A 21-year old asked:
Could osteogenesis imperfecta look similar to shaken baby syndrome in a deceased infant?
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A 28-year old asked:
What is the long term prognosis for someone with Osteogenesis Imperfecta and Ankylosing Spondilitis?
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A 24-year old asked:
Why are sclera blue in osteogenesis imperfecta?
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A 48-year old asked:
Is osteogenesis imperfecta a bone disease and disorder?
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A 33-year old asked:
What causes the blue sclera in osteogenesis imperfecta OI?
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A 33-year old asked:
What can lead to the blue sclera in osteogenesis imperfecta?
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A 34-year old asked:
Can osteogenesis imperfecta affect more than just bone structure?
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A 22-year old male asked:
My mother and father has no osteogenesis imperfecta but I have.. From whom I inherent this disease?
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