The absence of obvious symptoms in some children may contribute to problems at school or with peers. [oif.org]

( H ) and lateral ( I and J ) projections, 15 years: “S” scoliosis of thoracic spine (Cobb’s angle: Thoracic vertebra 2–37 to the left - Thoracic vertebra 9–30 to the right - Lumbar vertebra 1); a varying degree of osteoporosis is associated with a collapse [dovepress.com]

Current research activities include: heart disease in adult osteogenesis imperfecta, the effect of nutrition on bone growth in osteogenesis imperfecta, osteoporosis in Rett syndrome and a study of the effects of bisphosphonate treatment during microgravity [books.google.ro]

The Resource Center is operated by the National Osteoporosis Foundation, in collaboration with the Paget Foundation and the Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation. 11/99 [oif.org]

[…] form of OI, progressive with age, born prematurely and small for gestational age, marked impairment of linear growth, progressive deformity of long bones and spine, blue/gray or white sclerae, dentinogenesis imperfecta, severe bone dysplasia, severe osteoporosis [iofbonehealth.org]

The doctors may prescribe drugs like bisphosphonates, which are used to treat osteoporosis. They may help reduce the symptoms, especially in children. [healthmagaz.com]

[…] child grows Expandable rods grow with child but only appropriate for longer bones Very thick Must be firmly anchored at both ends Spinal rodding for severe scoliosis If bones strong enough to support rods Bisphosphonate drugs Currently used to treat osteoporosis [en.wikibooks.org]

pelvis, compression fractures, protrusio acetabuli, and shepherd's crook deformities of the femurs Densitometry - DEXA can be used to assess bone mineral density (BMD) in children with milder forms of OI. [ijem.in]

His skeletal survey showed wormian bones, severe osteopenia, severe thoracolumbar scoliosis, narrow pelvis, tapering ribs with depression of the right chest wall, rhizomelic shortening of upper and lower limbs, acetabular protrusion, bilateral femorotibial [karger.com]

Examination of the range of joint motion revealed bilateral flexion contractures of the hips (approximately 40 ). Other big and small joints were hypermovable. The patient was able to crawl on all fours. [dovepress.com]

The decrease in Ca 2 during the first 3 d was not associated with serious clinical manifestations, although Chvostek’s sign became positive in many patients. None of the patients required iv Ca substitution during any treatment cycle. [academic.oup.com]

People with OI benefit from counseling and social support, especially when children enter adolescence and might experience low self-esteem and lack of confidence. Support from family and friends is important to make them feel accepted and loved. [healthmagaz.com]

[Guideline] Kellogg ND, American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Child Abuse and Neglect. Evaluation of suspected child physical abuse. Pediatrics. 2007 Jun. 119 (6):1232-41. [Medline]. [Full Text]. [emedicine.medscape.com]