Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI)

Tuesday, March 1, 2011


Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI), also known as a disease brittle bones. OI is a genetic disorder (inheritance), which is characterized by bones that break easily without a specific reason. UMM data show, an estimated 20,000 to 50,000 people in the United States have this disease. The disorder occurs in one in 20,000 children born to one of the 60,000 live born. OI can affect males and females of all races. The cause of OI is believed because a genetic defect that causes no perfection of form, or an inadequate amount of, bone collagen - a protein found in connective tissue.

Symptoms
Type I
# Easily broken bones
# History of disease in the family
# shorter Posture
# Having problems with tooth
# Face triangle

Type II
# Mutations of genes
# small posture

Type III
# small stature
# worse hearing loss
# joints loose
# Broken bones at birth

Type IV
# It is known from history kelaurga
# Easily broken bones
# Trouble with tooth
# Bone curved
# Joints loose

Treatment
The purpose of treatment is to minimize disability and maximize the functional ability of patients in the family and in society. The types of treatments that include, physiotherapy, aids, braces, medication, and psychological counseling.

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