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Synonyms
- Brittle Bone Condition
- Ekman-Lobstein Condition
- Lobstein Illness (Kind I)
- OI
- Vrolik Disease (Kind II)
Disorder Subdivisions
- Osteogenesis Imperfecta Kind I
- Osteogenesis Imperfecta Kind II
- Osteogenesis Imperfecta Type III
- Osteogenesis Imperfecta Type IV
General Discussion
Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) is a group of unusual disorders impacting the connective tissue and also characterized by incredibly vulnerable bones that crack or crack conveniently (fragile bones), often without apparent cause. The specific symptoms and also physical searchings for related to OI differ greatly from instance to instance. The seriousness of OI likewise differs considerably, also amongst people of the exact same family members. OI may be a moderate problem or might result in extreme problems. 4 major kinds of OI have actually been identified. OI kind I is one of the most typical as well as the mildest kind of the disorder. OI type II is one of the most severe. Most of the times, the different types of osteogenesis imperfecta are acquired as autosomal dominant qualities.