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X-ray of the hips in osteogenesis imperfecta, showing low bone density. The main symptom of osteogenesis imperfecta is fragile, low mineral density bones; all types of OI have some bone involvement. [5] In moderate and especially severe OI, the long bones may be bowed, sometimes extremely so. [28]
Figures in film, television, video games and novels depicted as having osteogenesis imperfecta include: Samuel L. Jackson's character Elijah Price in M. Night Shyamalan's 2000 film Unbreakable and its 2019 follow-up Glass, who was born with type I osteogenesis imperfecta and who adopts his childhood nickname "Mr. Glass" as a villain identity. [62]
Connective tissue disease, also known as connective tissue disorder, or collagen vascular diseases, refers to any disorder that affects the connective tissue. [1] The body's structures are held together by connective tissues, consisting of two distinct proteins: elastin and collagen.
These alterations negatively affect tissues that are rich in type I collagen, such as the skin, bones, teeth, and tendons, leading to the signs and symptoms of type III osteogenesis imperfecta. Osteogenesis imperfecta, type IV : Several different types of mutations in the COL1A1 gene cause osteogenesis imperfecta type IV.
Individuals who have or had osteogenesis imperfecta. Pages in category "People with osteogenesis imperfecta" The following 44 pages are in this category, out of 44 total.
Osteoarthritis is a condition that can affect joint mobility and cause joint pain. Experts are interested in understanding the relationship between experiencing menopause and the risk for ...
Bone disease refers to the medical conditions which affect the bone. [1] Terminology ... Osteogenesis imperfecta [18] Osteomalacia [19] Osteomyelitis [20] Osteopenia [21]
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