https://padlet.com/dg23akirzhnev/s3yd24oaun9b5c8c Made with a dash of imperfecta en-us 2021-11-03 20:43:36 UTC 2023-02-23 05:43:14 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f9b4.png dg23akirzhnev https://padlet.com/dg23akirzhnev/s3yd24oaun9b5c8c/wish/1865819977 Easily broken bones

Bone deformities, such as bowing of the legs

Discoloration of the white of the eye (sclera), may be blue or gray in color

A barrel-shaped chest

A curved spine

A triangle-shaped face

Loose joints

Muscle weakness

Skin that easily bruises

Hearing loss in early adulthood

Soft, discolored teeth 

All symptoms can become severe depending on the type of OI

]]> 2021-11-03 20:50:17 UTC https://padlet.com/dg23akirzhnev/s3yd24oaun9b5c8c/wish/1865819977 dg23akirzhnev https://padlet.com/dg23akirzhnev/s3yd24oaun9b5c8c/wish/1865825943 OI is only caused genetically typically if one or two parents have the gene that causes OI. OI is typically a defect in genes that help form and produce collagen which makes the body brittle and weak since the body relies on collagen to support connective tissue.]]> 2021-11-03 20:54:38 UTC https://padlet.com/dg23akirzhnev/s3yd24oaun9b5c8c/wish/1865825943 dg23akirzhnev https://padlet.com/dg23akirzhnev/s3yd24oaun9b5c8c/wish/1865832255 Typically if something is abnormal during birth or in a child's development especially their growth or bones, OI can be suspected and diagnosed through multiple methods and specialists.

Some methods include:
X-rays -These may show many changes such as weak or deformed bones and fractures.

Lab tests -Blood, saliva, and skin are usually checked. May include gene testing.

DXA or DEXA scan - A scan of the bones to check for softening.

Bone biopsy -A sample of the hipbone is checked. This test requires general anesthesia and surgery.

]]> 2021-11-03 20:59:17 UTC https://padlet.com/dg23akirzhnev/s3yd24oaun9b5c8c/wish/1865832255 dg23akirzhnev https://padlet.com/dg23akirzhnev/s3yd24oaun9b5c8c/wish/1865837842 Depending on the severity and type of OI, treatments may differ but typically include:

Bisphosphonate medicines
Care of fractures
Orthopedic treatment
Rodding
Assistive devices
Dental procedures 
Physical and occupational therapy
Regular checkups and pain management]]> 2021-11-03 21:03:26 UTC https://padlet.com/dg23akirzhnev/s3yd24oaun9b5c8c/wish/1865837842 dg23akirzhnev https://padlet.com/dg23akirzhnev/s3yd24oaun9b5c8c/wish/1865838714 https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/osteogenesis-imperfecta
https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/osteogenesis-imperfecta/
https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/osteogenesis-imperfecta.html]]> 2021-11-03 21:04:05 UTC https://padlet.com/dg23akirzhnev/s3yd24oaun9b5c8c/wish/1865838714