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Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is an inherited (genetic) bone disease that is gift at delivery. It is likewise called brittle bone disease. A child born with OI may additionally have tender bones that wreck (fracture) easily, bones that aren't shaped normally, and other problems. Signs and signs may additionally range from moderate to extreme. There are at least eight unique types of the disorder. The sorts vary significantly, both within and among sorts. They are based on the type of inheritance (see below), and signs and symptoms. These include findings on X-rays and other imaging exams.OI is handed on through the genes. The different sorts are passed on in different approaches. The gene can be inherited from one or both mother and father. Or the gene may be exceeded on from an unexplained alternate (spontaneous mutation) of a gene.

Most babies with OI have a disorder of considered one of  genes. These genes help in forming collagen. Collagen is a major a part of connective tissue that connects and supports the entire body, which include the bones. Because of the defect, there isn't always sufficient collagen. Or the collagen is atypical.

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