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Bone Up on Bone Loss 
You make the bone that must last your lifetime when you are between the ages of 10 and 18 years old. This bone is known as your "peak bone mass." To reach the best possible peak bone mass, you must ge... Details >
OI (Osteogenesis Imperfecta) Issues: Caring for Infants and Children
Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) can literally be translated as imperfectly formed bones. Most forms of OI are caused by imperfectly formed bone collagen that results from a genetic defect. ... Details >
OI Issues: Genetics
Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is the result of a mutation in one of the two genes that carry instructions for making type 1 collagen (the major protein in bone and skin). ... Details >
Planning for Post Operative Care for children with Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI)
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This is a fact sheet designed to offer suggestions to help parents prepare for planned or emergency operations for children with osteogenesis imperfecta. ... Details >