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Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Medical Questions » Osteogenesis Imperfecta
| Name: Osteogenesis Imperfecta |
| Also known as: Brittle Bone Disease |
| A very rare disease in which a child is born with fragile, brittle bones that break easily and heal poorly. |
Causes of Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Tends to run in families in an irregular pattern. Varying degrees of severity are possible, and some patients are far more severely affected than others. |
Symptoms of Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Children suffer multiple painful fractures that take months to heal. Other characteristics include deafness, a blue color to the whites of the eyes, spinal deformities and teeth defects. |
Tests for Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Diagnosed by X-rays which show a typical appearance in the long bones of the legs and arms. |
Treatment for Osteogenesis Imperfecta
No treatment available.
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Complications of Osteogenesis Imperfecta of its treatment
Healed fractures often leave a permanent deformity. |
Likely Outcome of Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Many die before puberty, but if they survive to adult life, the disease tends to become less severe, and a relatively normal life expectancy is possible. |
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