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I have scoliosis and i also have brittle bones. i'm not sure if there are genetic risks?

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Yes there is: As a genetic disorder, oi has historically been viewed as an autosomal dominant disorder of type i collagen. In the past several years, there has been the identification of autosomal recessive forms.[citation needed] most people with oi receive it from a parent but in 35% of cases it is an individual ..

Answered 8/2/2021

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Yes: There are genetic findings to support a link to idiopathic scoliosis and there are genetic issues concerning osteoporosis especially with northern european descent. There is a specific brittle bone disease that also has a genetic basis known as oi or osteogenesis imperfecta with several different types noted with various severity levels.

Answered 8/25/2012

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