Osteogenesis imperfecta

person, plant or animal. One disease in particular that affects at least 25,000 people every year in the United States is osteogenesis imperfecta. Osteogenesis imperfecta, or more commonly known as “brittle bone disease” is a rare genetic disorder characterized by bones that break easily generally from little or no apparent cause. Although some cases of osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) are not as severe as others it still remains a disease that has unfortunately been conflicted upon the human race.…

While the structure of the collagen is normal, there is less collagen than there should be. There is little or no bone deformity, bones fracture easily, most often occurs before puberty. The effects of osteogenesis imperfecta may extend to the teeth, making them prone to cavities and cracking. The whites of the eyes may have a blue, purple, or gray tint. (sclera) Hearing loss, often begins in 20’s or 30’s. Triangular face. They have few obvious signs of this…

Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a genetic disorder characterized by bones that break easily, often from little or no apparent cause. It is also known as brittle bone disease. OI can also cause many other problems such as weak muscles, brittle teeth, and hearing loss. About 20,000 to 50,000 people in the United States have OI. In this paper, I will cover the topics of etiology, pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, treatment, and prevention (National Institute of Health). Etiology Osteogenesis…

In its most recent season, Grey’s Anatomy presented an episode in which a married couple, joyfully expecting a child, discovers that their baby has a condition known as Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) type II. OI is a congenital condition also known as the brittle bone disease, and as the name says it all, it means that the bones of the body experience severe fractures. Due to the severity of the fractures, fetuses diagnosed with OI type II die within a matter of weeks due to cardiac and…

by Fridaus Kanga recounts the story about growing up of a child named Daryus Kotwal who is nick named Brit, diagnosed with Osteogenesis imperfecta also known as the Brittle Bone Disease. It is the narrative of a young fellow, who experienced childhood in a greater number of routes than one, and did not permit his disability to overcome him. People who suffer from osteogenesis have weak bones which are prone to fracture. Brit’s condition is such that he would get multiple fractures in his body…

Osteomyelitis is an infection of bone, bone marrow, and surrounding tissue. The condition can affect any age group but in different ways. Red bone marrow of long bones is typically targeted in children because yellow bone marrow replaces red bone marrow in adults (Bires, Kerr, & George, 2015). Adults usually are introduced to foreign organisms directly through trauma or surgery. Plain radiography, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nuclear medicine, and ultrasound all…

seen differently in genders, Osteogenesis Imperfecta is definitely something to look into. Osteogenesis Imperfecta is to have been known since the time of the pharaohs and Vikings! But it wasn't till the 1840’s that the term “osteogenesis imperfecta” was used in medical literature. Osteogenesis Imperfecta is a genetic disorder where the bones are so sensitive that they break from either little or no apparent causes. It is possible to diagnose Osteogenesis Imperfecta or OI merely on clinical…

Osteogenesis Imperfect is also known as the, “Brittle Bone Disease”. This is an extremely rare disease with less than twenty thousand cases a year. As of today there is no known available cure, but there are treatments available to lessen the symptoms of the disease. This is a chronic illness that can last up to a few months, to lasting a person’s entire lifetime. This is a disease that causes extreme fragility in the bones of a normal person. This could make a person’s life extremely difficult…

“Life is what happens when you put down your phone” (Montague 41). Kids are often thought of as being uninvolved in their communities because they are “too small” and they can’t do what others can. It is thought that if you just put a child in front of a tv or computer that they will be content. Robby Novak has blown that stereotype out of the water. Robby Novak, also known as Kid President, is a hero to many because he positively, bravely, and significantly made a lasting impact on the world,…

From the Seeds of Sadness is a story about the emotional roller coaster that consumed a family’s life when their son, Mike was born diagnosed with osteogenesis imperfecta. From the beginning there were feelings of confusion and hopelessness. With the doctor’s having only heard of a few rare cases of Mike’s condition, they had minimal information on OI and how to treat it. Mike’s mother, Gemma was informed his survival was unlikely. Mike gained progress while in the hospital’s care and eventually…