Osteogenesis Imperfecta in children and how it effects their bones
Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) an inherited connective tissue disorder that mainly affects bones. (Martin et al., 2007) Causes bones to be fragile and have low bone mass. (Rauch et al., 2006) There are currently seven known types of OI. (Martin et al., 2007) Type I few fractures and deformities vertebral fractures …