Condition
Pediatric Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), also known as brittle-bone disease, is a genetic (inherited) disorder characterized by bones that break easily without a specific cause. An estimated 20,000 to 50,000 people in the US have this disease. OI can affect males and females of all races.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Bone Health Treatment at Children's National Hospital
Pediatric orthopaedists at Children’s National offer world-renowned expertise and life-changing care, including surgery, for children at high risk for bone fracture. Discover more about the treatments we offer.
Providers Who Treat Osteogenesis Imperfecta
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Departments that Treat Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine
From sprains and strains to complex congenital conditions, Children’s National Hospital offers one of the most experienced pediatric orthopaedic practices in the nation with experience in treating all areas from head to toe.