Osteogenesis imperfecta, also known as brittle bone disease, is a rare genetic disorder that causes bones to fracture easily. Other symptoms include weak muscles and joints, dental conditions, and skeletal deformities. While there is no permanent cure, treatments such as drugs to increase bone mass, vitamin D supplements, and gene therapy are being studied. With […]
Distraction osteogenesis is a surgical procedure that lengthens bones and corrects deformities. It involves inserting a structure to stretch the bone and incrementally stretch new bone until the space is filled. A new lightweight device has been developed that uses a small motor to manage the limb deformity correction process, which is less painful and […]
Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a genetic disorder that causes brittle bones. There are eight recognized types, ranging from mild to fatal, with different symptoms and levels of severity. Treatment includes surgery, physical therapy, and medication, but there is no cure. Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), also called brittle bone disease, is a deficiency of genetic proteins that […]
Brittle bone disease, or osteogenesis imperfecta, is a rare genetic disorder that causes bones to break easily due to collagen problems. There are eight types, with varying severity, and no cure. Treatment focuses on reducing breakage and strain, and psychotherapy can help with social and psychological effects. Brittle bone disease is a rare genetic disorder […]
