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How Common Is Osteogenesis Imperfecta?
Osteogenesis imperfecta is a condition causing extremely fragile bones.
Alternative Names
Brittle bone disease
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a congenital disease, meaning it is present at birth. It is frequently caused by defect in the gene that produces type 1 collagen, an important building block of bone. There are many different defects that can affect this gene. The severity of OI depends on the specific gene defect.
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