Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Published on Nov 18, 2015
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
WHAT IS OSTEOGENESIS IMPERFECTA?
BETTER KNOWN AS THE bRITTLE bONE dISEASE
Low amounts of collagen in the bones result in having very fragile bones. Hence the name " Brittle Bone."
THERE ARE 8 STAGES OF THE BRITTLE BONE DISEASE
TYPE 2 IS THE MOST SEVERE POSSIBLY EVEN FATAL
How do you get the Brittle Bone Disease??
This disease is completely hereditary.....
HOW DO I KNOW IF I HAVE THE BRITTLE BONE DISEASE??
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THE SIGNS & SYMPTOMS VARY
- Blue sclera
- Dental issues
- Hearing loss
- Triangular face
- Small stature
Signs & Symptoms cont.
- Abnormal spinal curvature
- Small chest
- Fractures @ birth
- Loose joints
- Weak muscles & respiratory issues
WHAT CAN I DO
TREATMENT
Since there are several signs and symptoms due to there being 8 stages the treatment list is extensively long. Here are just a few examples
TREATMENTS
- Surgeries
- Physical therapy
- Dental procedures
- Medication
