Purpose Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a genetic disorder (prevalence: 1: 10,000), leading
to bone fragility, frequent fractures, and varying degrees of physical limitations. Despite a …

Infants and toddlers with multiple unexplained fractures are often victims of inflicted injury.
However, several medical conditions can also cause multiple fractures in children in this age …

Background Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a rare genetic disorder that causes increased
bone fragility. Living with, caring for, and parenting a child with OI are all highly demanding …

The purpose of this study was to quantify the physical and mental health of a diverse adult
cohort of patients with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) utilizing a validated health self …

Abstract Background Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) is a rare genetic condition whose key
characteristic is increased bone fragility. OI has the potential to impact upon all family …

Children with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) that results in considerable deformity are often
viewed as poor candidates for aggressive physical therapy and rehabilitation. To determine …

Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is an inherited disorder in which affected individuals are
stigmatized by virtue of physical differences from their peers. The extent to which these …

Objective: To identify the difficulties experienced by medical caregivers of inpatients
diagnosed with osteogenesisimperfecta. Methods: The descriptive, cross-sectional study …

Objective To determine the frequency of non-cutaneous mimics identified in a large,
multicentre cohort of children evaluated for physical abuse. Methods Prospectively planned …

The bone dysplasias are a heterogeneous group of disorders arising from intrinsic
abnormality of bone and cartilage growth and function. All are genetic. Most result in …