Understanding Osteogenesis Imperfecta
(Also commonly known as Brittle Bone Disease) This leaflet was written by Dr Suma Uday, Senior Consultant in Metabolic Bone Disease, Indian Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation. What is Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI)? Osteogenesis Imperfecta, or OI for short, is a...
Adults with Osteogenesis Imperfecta (Brittle Bone Disease)
This leaflet was written by Dr Suma Uday, Senior Consultant in Metabolic Bone Disease, Indian Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation. What is Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI)? OI is a condition you are born with. It makes bones more fragile than usual, so they can break...
Diagnosis and Tests in Osteogenesis Imperfecta (Brittle Bone Disease)
This leaflet was written by Dr Suma Uday, Senior Consultant in Metabolic Bone Disease, Indian Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation. How is Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) diagnosed? OI is usually diagnosed based on a child’s medical history, physical signs, and pattern of...
Genetics of Osteogenesis Imperfecta (Brittle Bone Disease)
This leaflet was written by Dr Suma Uday, Senior Consultant in Metabolic Bone Disease, Indian Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation. What does ‘genetic’ mean in Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI)? Osteogenesis Imperfecta is a genetic condition, which means it is caused by...
Treatment and Management of Osteogenesis Imperfecta (Brittle Bones Disease)
This leaflet was written by Dr Suma Uday, Senior Consultant in Metabolic Bone Disease, Indian Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation. Can Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) be cured? There is no complete cure for OI, but with the right treatment and care, most children and...
Parikshit Shah: Building Strength Beyond Bones
Diagnosed within the first 48 hours of his life, Parikshit Shah began his journey with Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) wrapped almost entirely in plaster. Born in Jamnagar, his tiny limbs had already suffered multiple fractures. His parents recall that nearly eighty...
More Than You Can Imagine: Shraddha’s Journey with OI
On this Rare Disease Day, let me take you on a journey—one of resilience, adaptation, and triumph. This is the story of Shraddha P. Kulkarni, a determined young woman who refuses to let Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) define her limits. Born with brittle bone...
Understanding OI
What is Osteogenesis Imperfecta: Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) literally means “imperfectly formed bone.” People with Osteogenesis Imperfecta have a genetic defect that impairs the body’s ability to make strong bones. Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a genetic or...
School, Friends, and Fun – My Everyday Adventure!
By Anvi Bhat, A cheerful, confidence-building write-up of a 7 year-old OI Warrior I’m Anvi Bhat! I’m 7 years old, and I love to draw and paint! Every day is an adventure for me, especially at school and with my friends. I was born with a condition called...
Youth with OI – What I want the World to Know
By Shreya Shankar, M.Sc. Clinical Psychology, OI Warrior To be a young person with OI is confusing. It’s confusing to try to experience similar things as your peers while having to Google “can a person with OI do…?” It’s not just confusing, but also scary to...