Brittle Bones (Osteogenesis Imperfecta)
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Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) is a genetic disorder that affects the production of a protein called collagen. Collagen is one of the main proteins in bone and is what gives bone its strength.Symptoms of OIChildren born with OI may suffer fractures while still in the womb, during delivery, or they may suffer their first fracture soon [...]
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