Maybe you heard about it after watching the Samuel L. Jackson movie "Unbreakable." Or maybe after binging Season 11 of "Grey's Anatomy." Or maybe the words "osteogenesis imperfecta," or "OI," don't ...

Mutations in the genes COL1A1, COL1A2, CRTAP, and P3h2 result in OI. In most cases, the inheritance pattern is autosomal dominant and, in some cases, it could also be autosomal recessive. The gene ...

Skeletal deformity and bone fragility are the hallmarks of the brittle bone dysplasia osteogenesis imperfecta. The diagnosis of osteogenesis imperfecta usually depends on family history and clinical ...

A study conducted by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and collaborating institutions reveals the molecular events leading to osteogenesis imperfecta type V, a form of brittle bone disease ...

To date, muscle function, and in particular that of the lower extremity, in OI type IV has not been investigated systematically. This study now assesses upper and lower extremity muscle function ...

Parents, have you ever heard of osteogenesis imperfecta? This is a disease that often attacks bones. This disorder can attack children from birth. Osteogenesis imperfecta also has many types with ...

Osteogenesis imperfecta type 3 is an inherited (genetic) bone disorder that is present at birth, according to John Hopkins Medicine, which notes that it is a lifelong condition. Furthermore, there is ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The classification system associated with prenatally diagnosed osteogenesis imperfecta may be outdated. Modern ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Treatment with bisphosphonates does not always lead to a decrease in fracture rates among ...