Osteogenesis Imperfecta - An Overview

Akku Sara Jacob, Dr J. Jananee, Dr. Lakshmi Ravi

Abstract: Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a congenital, generalized connective tissue disorder characterized by severe osteoporosis and bone fragility. Other features of the disease include dentinogenesis imperfecta, scoliosis, short stature, blue sclerae, hearing loss, and skin and ligament laxity

Keywords: OSTEOCYTES OSTEOBLAST, BLUE SCLERA

How to Cite?: Akku Sara Jacob, Dr J. Jananee, Dr. Lakshmi Ravi, "Osteogenesis Imperfecta - An Overview", Volume 5 Issue 2, February 2016, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 2151-2152, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=NOV161699, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/NOV161699