• Smith R, Francis MJ, Houghton GR. The Brittle Bone Syndrome: Osteogenesis Imperfecta . (medscape.com)
  • Another heart-wrenching, controversial novel by Jodi Picoult, Handle with Care introduces Willow, a smart and charming five-year-old who was born with a brittle bone disease called osteogenesis imperfecta. (simonandschuster.com)
  • 29-year-old Dhanya suffers from Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), also known as brittle bone disease. (thebetterindia.com)
  • It is a rare genetic disorder that mainly affects the bones making them brittle and prone to easy breakage. (thebetterindia.com)
  • Connor suffers from Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI), often called brittle bone disease. (bu.edu)
  • Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), or brittle bone disease, is a disorder characterized by bone fragility and increased fracture incidence. (jci.org)
  • It may also be the result of a genetic disorder such as Osteogenesis Imperfecta (Brittle Bone Disease). (nuh.com.sg)
  • The weak tendons and fragile bones characteristic of osteogenesis imperfecta, or brittle bone disease, stem from a genetic mutation that causes the incorrect substitution of a single amino acid in the chain of thousands of amino acids making up a collagen molecule, the basic building block of bone and tendon. (mit.edu)
  • See Special concerns, below, for a controversial, self-limiting variant of osteogenesis imperfecta, known as temporary brittle-bone disease. (medscape.com)
  • The Brittle Bone Disorders Consortium (BBDC) brings together physicians, researchers, and educators to learn more about osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), a genetic disorder that mainly affects the development of the bones. (rarediseasesnetwork.org)
  • Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), also known as brittle-bone disease, is a genetic (inherited) disorder characterized by bones that break easily without a specific cause. (stanfordhealthcare.org)
  • Radiographic features of osteogenesis imperfecta. (smw.ch)
  • Because osteoporosis and multiple fractures are hallmark features of osteogenesis imperfecta, other disorders that cause multiple fractures or decreased bone mineralization may be considered in the differential diagnosis, such as child abuse, juvenile osteoporosis, steroid-induced osteoporosis, Menkes (kinky-hair) syndrome, hypophosphatasia, battered child syndrome (syndrome X) and temporary brittle-bone disease. (medscape.com)
  • Background: Whereas mutations affecting the helical domain of type I procollagen classically cause Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI), helical mutations near the amino (N)-proteinase cleavage site have been suggested to result in a mixed OI/Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS)-phenotype. (amrita.edu)
  • Consortium for osteogenesis imperfecta mutations in the helical domain of type I collagen: regions rich in lethal mutations align with collagen binding sites for integrins and proteoglycans. (smw.ch)
  • Using the Aga2+/- mouse, which has a mutation in type I collagen, we show an affected growth plate primarily due to a shortened proliferative zone. (jci.org)
  • Using atomistic modeling, the researchers demonstrate exactly how the substitution of eight different amino acids in place of glycine changes the electrochemical behavior of the collagen molecules and affects the mechanical properties of the collagen tissue. (mit.edu)
  • In osteogenesis imperfecta, synthesis of collagen, one of the normal components of bone, is impaired in most affected people because of mutations in the genes that play an important role in the development of collagen. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have discovered that a previously unexplained fatal form of Osteogenesis Imperfecta - a disorder that weakens bones and which may cause frequent fractures - results from a genetic defect in a protein involved in the production of collagen. (nih.gov)
  • The well-known forms of Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) result from a defect in the genes for type I collagen, which serves as a kind of molecular scaffolding that holds together bone, tendons, skin and other tissues. (nih.gov)
  • Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a common heritable disorder of collagen synthesis that results in weak bones that are easily fractured and are often deformed. (medscape.com)
  • Osteogenesis imperfecta is a condition causing extremely fragile bones. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Intramedullary nailing with supplemental plate and screw fixation of long bones of patients with osteogenesis imperfecta: Operative technique and preliminary results. (nemours.org)
  • Osteogenesis imperfecta is a hereditary disorder that disrupts the proper formation of bones and makes bones abnormally fragile. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Most people with osteogenesis imperfecta have fragile bones, and about 50 to 65% have hearing loss. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Multiple fractures and progressive deformity affect the long bones, skull, and spine and are often present at birth. (medscape.com)
  • A moderate form of osteogenesis imperfecta caused by compound heterozygous LEPRE1 mutations. (nemours.org)
  • The NIH researchers discovered that mutations in the CRTAP gene accounted for a recessive form of the disorder - requiring two copies of the affected gene to show a particular trait. (nih.gov)
  • The medical potential of bisphosphonates (BP) was first discovered by Dr. Herbert Fleisch in 1968, and they have been used clinically for diseases such as Paget disease, osteoporosis, osteogenesis imperfecta, and cancer-induced bone disease for decades ( 1 ). (aacrjournals.org)
  • Frontal radiograph of the forearm in a 17-year-old female adolescent with type I osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) shows osteoporosis, bowing deformities with overtubulation of the radius, a healed ulnar fracture, and callus formation over the distal humerus. (medscape.com)
  • Evaluation of Fracture and Osteotomy Union in the Setting of Osteogenesis Imperfecta: Reliability of the Modified Radiographic Union Score for Tibial Fractures (RUST). (nemours.org)
  • Re-alignment and intramedullary rodding of the humerus and forearm in children with osteogenesis imperfecta: Revision rate and effect on fracture rate. (nemours.org)
  • In still other cases, affected individuals may have only a slightly increased risk for bone fracture. (nih.gov)
  • Radiology of Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Rickets and Other Bony Fragility States. (smw.ch)
  • Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) and rickets are two disorders associated with differences in both bone morphology (shape) due to differing skeletal development and material properties compared to that of healthy children. (ojp.gov)
  • Addressing the Controversy: Do Bisphosphonates Directly Affect Primary Tumors? (aacrjournals.org)
  • Effect of alendronate on bone mineralization density in the osteogenesis imperfecta murine model and wild type controls. (mpg.de)
  • Effect on trabecular and cortical bone mineralization of vitamin D receptor overexpression in mature osteoblastic cells in transgenic mice. (mpg.de)
  • Deficiency of cartilage-associated protein in recessive lethal osteogenesis imperfecta. (smw.ch)
  • The affected gene contains the information for cartilage associated protein, or CRTAP. (nih.gov)
  • Osteogenesis imperfecta is an inherited connective tissue disorder with wide phenotypic and molecular heterogeneity. (smw.ch)
  • Osteogenesis imperfecta is an inherited connective tissue disease characterized by extreme bone fragility that leads to numerous fractures. (genomia.cz)
  • We study osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), which is a rare, genetic connective tissue disorder most characterized by bone fragility. (rarediseasesnetwork.org)
  • In addition, OI is a pleiotropic connective tissue disease that affects more than bone, and the phenotype can be highly variable depending upon genotype. (rarediseasesnetwork.org)
  • Osteogenesis imperfecta ( OI dan kadang-kadang dikenali sebagai penyakit tulang rapuh, atau "Lobstein syndrome" [1] ) adalah gangguan tulang genetik. (wikipedia.org)
  • Some, like Aicardi syndrome, affect only a handful of people while others, such as neurofibromatosis type 1, affect thousands. (vai.org)
  • Robinow syndrome: A syndrome that affects development of the skeleton. (vai.org)
  • Amelogenesis imperfecta is an inherited condition which has numerous types and affects all teeth, though some forms are much milder in the primary dentition. (intelligentdental.com)
  • Affected bands are abnormal enamel which may be pitted, hypoplastic, rough, opaque or completely absent and also take up extrinsic stain. (intelligentdental.com)
  • Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a heritable disease of bone in which the hallmark is bone fragility. (wiley.com)
  • The dental phenotype evaluation at the tooth level revealed that different genetic variants and associated clinical phenotypes affect each tooth type differently, and genetic variants are better predictors of the dental phenotype than the type of OI. (nih.gov)
  • These effects on endochondral ossification indicate that OI is a biologically complex phenotype going beyond its known impacts on bone to negatively affect linear growth. (jci.org)
  • Taurodontism was only found in permanent teeth and affected mostly first molars, and its prevalence decreased with age. (nih.gov)
  • All of the teeth may not be affected by DI, and primary teeth usually are affected to a greater extent than the permanent teeth. (intelligentdental.com)
  • In addition, OI may affect the growth of the jaws and may or may not affect the teeth. (intelligentdental.com)
  • The color of teeth may be affected by many factors, alone or in combination. (intelligentdental.com)
  • Fluorosis is a pathological condition resulting from an excessive intake of fluorine that affects all teeth. (intelligentdental.com)
  • Regional odontodysplasia affects a group of adjacent primary and permanent teeth on one side of the midline of the face. (intelligentdental.com)
  • Affected teeth often fail to erupt. (intelligentdental.com)
  • All forms of OI also feature short stature, implying an effect on endochondral ossification. (jci.org)
  • This discovery provides a basis for counseling families that have lost a child to this previously unexplained form of Osteogenesis Imperfecta," said Duane Alexander, Director of the NIH institute that conducted the study, the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. (nih.gov)
  • The variability of the modes of inheritance, family history, clinical features, and radiologic findings forms the basis for the current accepted classification system of osteogenesis imperfecta, which Sillence et al first proposed in 1979. (medscape.com)
  • Osteogenesis imperfecta: A set of genetic disorders that impact bone development. (vai.org)
  • Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) means imperfect bone formation, a term used to describe genetic disorders of the bone, causing fractures. (stanfordhealthcare.org)
  • The effect of whole body vibration training on bone and muscle function in children with osteogenesis imperfecta. (galileo-training.com)
  • Objective: To assess the effect of whole body vibration (WBV) training on bone density and geometry, muscle size and function, mobility, and balance in children with OI. (galileo-training.com)
  • Modern approach to children with osteogenesis imperfecta. (medscape.com)
  • This means that, despite their name, rare diseases in total affect more than 30 million people in the U.S., a large proportion of whom are children. (vai.org)
  • Risedronate in children with osteogenesis imperfecta: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. (smw.ch)
  • Height and weight development during four years of therapy with cyclical intravenous pamidronate in children and adolescents with osteogenesis imperfecta types I, III, and IV. (smw.ch)
  • My research is focused on improving surgical techniques and orthopedic care for children and young adults with osteogenesis imperfecta. (nemours.org)
  • If there is not early intervention on children like Farida with osteogenesis imperfecta, chances are they will lose the ability to walk. (cure.org)
  • Sometimes heart or lung diseases develop in children with osteogenesis imperfecta. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Conditions commonly thought of as only affecting children, such as cerebral palsy, osteogenesis imperfecta, spina bifida, and juvenile inflammatory arthritis, are now being seen more than ever in adults thanks to the tremendous progress in care leading to longer life expectancy. (boneandjointburden.org)
  • Affected areas may also take up extrinsic stain and mild types are difficult to distinguish from fluorosis. (intelligentdental.com)
  • Denosumab did not affect the pharmacokinetics of midazolam, which is metabolized by cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4). (druglib.com)
  • The pharmacokinetics of denosumab were not affected by age across all populations studied whose ages ranged from 28 to 87 years. (druglib.com)
  • The pharmacokinetics of denosumab were not affected by race. (druglib.com)