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Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Alternate Names : Brittle Bone Disease
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Treatment
Fractures must be repaired quickly in the usual ways to avoid deformities. There is no specific treatment for the underlying disease. However, there are several therapies that can improve the quality of life for patients with OI.
- Good nutrition and directed exercise is key in helping to optimize bone and muscle strength. Physical and rehabilitation therapy can be quite beneficial. Swimming is an excellent conditioning exercise for many people with OI.
- Surgical procedures, including the placement of metal rods through bones, can help strengthen bones and prevent deformity. Braces and gait aids are helpful for some.
- The use of biphosphonates in children with OI is currently being researched with some promising results. Other medical interventions including bone marrow transplant, the use of growth hormone, and gene therapy are also under investigation.
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• Definition
• Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Symptoms & Signs
• Prevention
• Diagnosis & Tests
• Treatment
• Prognosis
• Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
• Pictures & Images
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Review Date : 7/26/2002
Reviewed By : Elizabeth Hait, M.D., Department of Pediatrics, Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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