Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI)
Types, Causes, Symptoms, Complications, Prevention and Treatment
What is Osteogenesis Imperfecta?
Osteogenesis imperfecta refers to a group of genetic disorders that affects the bones, make them weak, and lead to easy fracture. It is caused due to the presence of defective genes in the individual that affect how the body produces collagen.
This condition may be mild, wherein there are only a few fractures during an individual’s life, or it may be severe, wherein multiple fractures may occur without any apparent cause.