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What are possible complications that arise from osteogenesis imperfecta?

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Dr. George Gantsoudes answered

Specializes in Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery

It depends: Osteogenesis imperfecta is a group of disorders that cause bone fragility due to an error in the genetic code for type i collagen. All tissues that are composed of type i collagen are affected. There are many subtypes ranging in severity and associated comorbidities, but all include fragile bones. Among other systems that can be affected are dental and auditory systems.

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