Osteogenesis imperfecta
What is Osteogenesis imperfecta?
Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) comprises a heterogeneous group of genetic disorders characterized by increased bone fragility, low bone mass, and susceptibility to bone fractures with variable severity.
Other condition names
- Brittle bone disease
- Glass bone disease
- Lobstein disease
- OI
- Osteopsathyrosis
- Porak and Durante disease
Inheritance type
Autosomal dominant, Autosomal recessive, X-linked recessive
Prevalence
- Worldwide: 1-5 in 10,000
Age of Onset
- All ages
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