Recent Developments in Osteogenesis Imperfecta

Authors

Joseph L. Shaker, Medical College of Wisconsin
Carolyne Albert, Marquette UniversityFollow
Jessica M. Fritz, Marquette UniversityFollow
Gerald F. Harris, Marquette UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Language

eng

Publication Date

2015

Publisher

F1000Research

Source Publication

F1000Research

Source ISSN

2046-1402

Abstract

Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is an uncommon genetic bone disease associated with brittle bones and fractures in children and adults. Although OI is most commonly associated with mutations of the genes for type I collagen, many other genes (some associated with type I collagen processing) have now been identified. The genetics of OI and advances in our understanding of the biomechanical properties of OI bone are reviewed in this article. Treatment includes physiotherapy, fall prevention, and sometimes orthopedic procedures. In this brief review, we will also discuss current understanding of pharmacologic therapies for treatment of OI.

Comments

Published version. F1000Reserach, (2015). DOI. © 2015 Shaker JL et al. Used with permission.

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Recommended Citation

Shaker, Joseph L.; Albert, Carolyne; Fritz, Jessica M.; and Harris, Gerald F., "Recent Developments in Osteogenesis Imperfecta" (2015). Biomedical Engineering Faculty Research and Publications. 431.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/bioengin_fac/431