The majority of cases are caused by autosomal dominant pathogenic variants in the col1a1 and col1a2 genes that encode type i collagen, the major component of the bone matrix. Osteogenesis imperfecta genetics home reference nih. Osteogenesis imperfecta oi is a group of genetic disorders that mainly affect the bones. Osteogenesis imperfecta also known as brittle bone disease is a heterogeneous group of inherited bone dysplasias characterized by skeletal deformity and bone fragility. Multiple fractures are common, and in severe cases, can even occur before birth. Osteogenesis imperfecta oi is a skeletal disorder primarily caused by mutations in the type i collagen genes. A systematic overview of osteogenesis imperfecta hilaris. The first page of the pdf of this article appears below. Osteogenesis imperfecta overview nih osteoporosis and. Four types of osteogenesis imperfecta were originally described by sillence in 1979 and are now used broadly as the sillence criteria. Bone material properties in osteogenesis imperfecta. Adopting a child with oi was not something we set out to do, nor was oi something we had ever been exposed to or educated about, but when tessa kates adorable picture appeared on. All the other established treatments for osteogenesis imperfecta. Total knee arthroplasty in osteogenesis imperfecta.
Osteogenesis imperfecta is an inherited connective tissue disorder with wide phenotypic and molecular heterogeneity. The association of trisomy 18 and osteogenesis imperfecta is rare. Osteogenesis imperfecta is a rare condition caused by an abnormality of the extracellular matrix. In pregnancies complicated by osteogenesis imperfecta, there is an increased risk to both the mother and fetus. Osteogenesis imperfecta oi is a genetic disorder in which bones fracture break easily. Abstract osteogenesis imperfecta oi is the most prevalent heritable bone. Depending on the type, the inheritance of the disorder can be autosomal dominant. National osteogenesis imperfecta awareness week 2016 continued from page 1 medical consultations at conference once again through the generosity of its doctors, the oi foundation will sponsor a day of medical consultations at the oif national conference. Osteogenesis imperfecta oi, commonly referred to as brittle bone disease, is a rare genetic disease with an incidence of 115 00020 000. Osteogenesis imperfecta due to pathogenic variants in col1a1, col1a2, and ifitm5 is an autosomal dominant condition.
Previously, the disorder was thought to be an autosomal dominant bone dysplasia caused by defects in type i collagen, but in the past 10 years discoveries of novel mainly recessive causative. Bisphosphonate therapy for osteogenesis imperfecta cochrane. The remaining cases are caused by autosomal recessively or dominantly inherited mutations. Osteogenesis imperfecta oi is a genetic bone disorder characterized by fragile bones that break easily. Osteogenesis imperfecta oi is a skeletal disease characterised by unusually fragile bones that break easily, often under loads that normal bones daily bear. Bisphosphonates are used in an attempt to increase bone mineral density and reduce these fractures in people with osteogenesis imperfecta. Osteogenesis imperfecta is a phenotypically and molecularly heterogeneous group of inherited connective tissue disorders that share similar skeletal abnormalities causing bone fragility and deformity.
Three degrees of deforming oi, types ii, iii, and iv, are associated with decreasing severity of growth retardation and limb deformity and all result from a. Caring for an infant with osteogenesis imperfecta introduction babies diagnosed with osteogenesis imperfecta may have fractures which appear to have little or no apparant cause. A novel col1a1 mutation in a family with osteogenesis. Management of a patient with osteogenesis imperfecta and trisomy 18. Babies with oi enjoy the same things as other babies. More than 600 members of the oi community will come together for three days of specialized sessions on managing oi, free medical consultations and social events. Osteogenesis imperfecta oi is the most prevalent heritable bone fragility disorder in children. Osteogenesis imperfecta is a genetic disease resulting in abnormal collagen formation, with multiple clinical manifestations. For example, a person may have just a few or as many as several hundred fractures in a lifetime. Osteogenesis imperfecta oi is a group of genetic disorders that mainly affect the bones causing weakness of the skeleton leading to easy fractures. Vol 387 april 16, 2016 1659 ehlersdanlos syndromelike disorder that is associated with cardiac defects,20,21 whereas heterozygotes have no apparent osteogenesis imperfecta phenotype.
An individual is born with oi and affected throughout his or her life. A phase 2b, multicentre, multinational, doubleblind, dosefinding study, incorporating an open label substudy, in adult patients with type i, iii or iv osteogenesis imperfecta treated with setrusumab bps804. Bone material properties in osteogenesis imperfecta nick bishop university of shef. Pharmacological and biological therapeutic strategies for. Osteogenesis imperfecta is caused by a genetic defect resulting in an abnormal type i collagen bone matrix which typically results in multiple fractures with little or no trauma. Osteogenesis imperfecta oi is a connective tissue disorder characterized by bone fragility, low bone mass, and bone deformities. Sometimes the fractures happen for no known reason. Osteogenesis imperfecta is a rare heritable disease of the connective tissues and has been referred to as brittle bone disease in the past whyte, 1999. Pathophysiology and therapeutic options in osteogenesis imperfecta.
The nosology and classification of genetic skeletal disorders provided similar categorization in the 2010. Advancements in medical and surgical treatments have prolonged the life expectancy of these patients in recent decades. Imaging of osteogenesis imperfecta prebirth to adolescence. Mutations in the col1a1 and col1a2 genes, which encode the. Other symptoms may include a blue tinge to the whites of the eye, short height, loose joints, hearing loss, breathing problems and problems with the teeth. Osteogenesis imperfecta is the result of a mutation in one of the two genes that carry instructions for making type 1 collagen. Osteogenesis imperfecta oi is a heterogeneous disorder that is characterized by bone fragility and systemic complications, and is mainly caused by. Osteogenesis imperfecta oi is a heterogeneous bone disorder characterized by. Pdf pathophysiology and therapeutic options in osteogenesis. Osteogenesis imperfecta oi is the term used to describe a group of rare inherited skeletal disorders characterized by a greatly increased risk of fragility fractures 1. Previously, the disorder was thought to be an autosomal dominant bone dysplasia caused by defects in type i collagen.
Licensed to youtube by tunecore on behalf of various artists. The term osteogenesis imperfecta means imperfect bone formation. Osteogenesis imperfecta is a phenotypically and molecularly heterogeneous group of inherited connective tissue disorders that share similar skeletal abnormalities causing bone. Facts about osteogenesis imperfecta for medical professionals care for the adult patient with oi osteogenesis imperfecta foundation 804 w. International osteoporosis foundation and national osteoporosis foundation 2016. As a result, orthopedic surgeons are likely to be faced with the challenge of performing arthroplasty in these patients on a more frequent basis. Osteogenesis imperfecta oi is a disorder of bone fragility chiefly caused by mutations in the col1a1 and col1a2 genes that encode type i procollagen. Osteogenesis imperfecta oi is a rare disorder of type 1 collagen with currently identified types attributable to inherited abnormalities in type 1 collagen amount, structure, or processing.
It is important to realise that with the best care in the world, babies with oi will still have fractures. Osteogenesis imperfecta oi, also known as brittle bone disease, is a group of genetic disorders that mainly affect the bones. Facts about osteogenesis imperfecta for medical professionals. Mutations in several genes can cause oi but the condition is most commonly caused. A classification system of different types of oi is commonly used to help describe how severely a person with oi is affected. Osteogenesis imperfecta oi is an inherited connective tissue disorder with many phenotypic presentations.
Vol 387 april 16, 2016 1657 osteogenesis imperfecta antonella forlino, joan c marini osteogenesis imperfecta is a phenotypically and molecularly heterogeneous group of inherited connective tissue disorders that share similar skeletal abnormalities causing bone fragility and deformity. Mutations in several genes can cause oi but the condition is most commonly caused by mutations of colia1 or col1a2 resulting in the production of collagen which is abnormal or present in reduced amounts. It causes bone fragility leading to fractures that may be frequent, and a variable articular hyperlaxity. It has been known for three decades that the majority of individuals with oi have mutations in col1a1 or col1a2, the two genes coding for collagen type i alpha chains, but in the past 10 years defects in at least 17 other genes have been linked to oi. Osteogenesis imperfecta was classified several years ago into four types based on clinical, radiological and genetic features sillence, 1988. Osteogenesis imperfecta in children and adolescentsnew. People with this condition have bones that break fracture easily, often from mild trauma or with no apparent cause. Osteogenesis imperfecta news and research rss osteogenesis imperfecta oi is a rare genetic disorder that, like juvenile osteoporosis, is characterized by bones that break easily, often from. People with this condition have bones that break easily, often from little or no trauma, however, severity varies among affected people. On friday, july 22, nineteen physicians and one physical therapist will answer questions from. See more ideas about osteogenesis imperfecta, bone diseases and pediatric nursing.
Osteogenesis imperfecta an overview sciencedirect topics. Osteogenesis imperfecta oi is a highly variable heritable disease of bone characterized by recurring bone fractures. Osteogenesis imperfecta oi, commonly referred to as brittle bone disease, is a. Pathophysiology and therapeutic options in osteogenesis. Our littlest love, with us now for three months, has osteogenesis imperfecta oi, also known as brittle bone disease. Osteogenesis imperfecta oi, or brittle bone disease, is an inherited genetic disorder that can occur in different stages of a persons lifetime. This inherent weakness of the bones is due to a malfunction in the bodys production of the pro tein collagen. Request pdf osteogenesis imperfecta in children and.
The disease is characterized by an increased susceptibility to bony fracture. It is the most common single gene defect causing bone disease. The foundation is continually developing new information resources in response to the needs of families, individuals, and professionals working with those affected by oi. Osteogenesis imperfecta is a rare connective tissue disorder of varying phenotypic presentations. Teriparatide stimulates bone formation, and has been shown to reduce fracture risk in osteoporosis. The key feature that discriminates oi from other early. Molecular spectrum and differential diagnosis in patients referred. In addition to the skeletal phenotype, common additional extraskeletal manifestations include blue sclerae, dentinogenesis. However, recent investigations have revealed that mutations in the genes encoding for cartilageassociated protein crtap or prolyl 3hydroxylase 1 p3h1 can cause a severe, recessive form of oi. Autosomal recessive osteogenesis imperfecta is caused by pathogenic variants in bmp1, creb3l1, crtap, fkbp10, p3h1 lepre1, wnt1, pp1b, serpinf1, serpinh1, sp7, sparc, and tmem38b. Pdf on jan 1, 2016, miriam hwang and others published rehabilitation in osteogenesis imperfecta find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. Osteogenesis imperfecta radiology reference article. Compared to healthy bone, the bones of a child or adult with oi are like chalk. We present a case of a 34yearold, wheelchairbound, primigravid african zimbabwean patient with short stature and skeletal deformities.