The condition may also involve hearing difficulties, dental abnormalities, joint laxity, or changes in the spine.
These variations make individualized diagnosis and treatment especially important.
A child with one form of osteogenesis imperfecta may have needs very different from another child with the same broad diagnosis.
There is currently no universal cure that reverses the underlying condition.
However, treatments can support bone health, manage fractures, improve function, and help people participate more fully in everyday life.
Depending on individual needs, care may include medications that affect bone density, orthopedic surgery, physical and occupational therapy, bracing, fracture management, and mobility equipment.
Shriners Children’s emphasizes that treatment plans must account for the type and severity of the condition, as well as the circumstances of each patient.
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An important part of care involves recognizing the relationship between bone strength, muscle function, and movement.
Muscles support the skeleton, and appropriate physical activity can contribute to general health and functional development.
