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Osteogenesis imperfecta is a common heritable connective tissue disorder. Nearly ninety percent are due to Type I collagen mutations. Type I-IV are autosomal dominant, and Type VI-XIII are autosomal recessive. They are Graded 1-5 based on severity. Genomic testing is done by collagen analysis from fibroblasts.
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Osteogenesis imperfecta is an inherited disorder of the connective tissue. The extreme bone fragility seen in patients suffering from osteogenesis imperfecta pose a series of problems with regard to behavior management and rendering of quality dental ...
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Background Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a rare heritable connective tissue disorder primarily characterised by skeletal deformity and fragility, and an array of secondary features.
Maria Rapoport +12 more
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Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) is a rare genetic disorder in Type I collagen characterized by bone fractures, fragility, and deformity. Current treatments are focused on decreasing fracture rates, improving bone strength, and improving overall global ...
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Objective: To describe postural balance, handgrip strength and mobility in children and adolescents with different types of osteogenesis imperfecta. Methods: Cross-sectional study.
Giovana Coêlho +3 more
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Osteogenesis imperfecta and potential therapies
Background: Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a genetically determined disorder of connective tissue. In this article we reviewed epidemiology, types of OI, pathophysiology, symptoms and potential therapies.
Mateusz Fabis +6 more
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Osteogenesis imperfecta is a genetic disorder disrupting bone development and remodeling. The primary causes of osteogenesis imperfecta are pathogenic variants of collagen and collagen processing genes.
Christopher L. Schwebach +2 more
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Fatigue in adults with Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Background Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) is characterized by bone fragility, and features such as blue sclerae, dentinogenesis imperfecta, hearing loss, ligamentous laxity and short stature can be present.
Arjan G. J. Harsevoort +6 more
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Background and purpose — Involvement of patient organizations is steadily increasing in guidelines for treatment of various diseases and conditions for better care from the patient’s viewpoint and better comparability of outcomes.
Ralph J Sakkers +15 more
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An expert center for adults with Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) has been founded at the Isala Hospital in Zwolle, the Netherlands to achieve optimal care for adults with OI.
Luuk J.J. Scheres +6 more
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