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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.
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 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.
Osteogenesis imperfecta is dominant or recessive?
Osteogenesis imperfecta is typically inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern, meaning one copy of the mutated gene is enough to cause the condition. However, in some cases, it can be inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern if both parents are carriers of the mutated gene.
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.
What part of the body is generally effected by osteogenesis imperfecta?
Osteogenesis imperfecta primarily affects the bones in the body, leading to brittle bones that are prone to fractures. It can also affect other connective tissues such as ligaments and tendons. Symptoms can vary widely depending on the type and severity of the condition.
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.
Can babies be born with bone fractures or bone diseases causing them?
osteogenesis imperfecta - brittle bone disease
What is the medical term meaning poor development of bones?
Osteogenesis imperfecta means poor development of bones.
