Thursday, February 28, 2008

Osteogenesis Imperfecta Symptoms


These are the symptoms of OI.

-Brittle bones
-Low muscle mass
-Newborn with multiple fractures (severe case of OI)
-Joint being loose
-Ligament being loose
-Blue-gray sclera
-Thin skin
-Growth defiencies
-Fragile teeth
-Transparent teeth

People affects about 6 to 7 per 100,000 worldwide. Types I and IV are the most common form of OI which affects about 4 to 5 of 100,000 people.

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