Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Osteogenesis Imperfecta, also known as "brittle bone disease", affects the quality and quantity of collagen. This leaves individuals susceptible to bone fractures, among other medical complications.
Research has changed how the condition is understood and treated.
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Follow the story of an amazing family through their own experience with OI from a multi-generational lived experience.
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Interview with Parents by pseudonyms Charles, Emma, and Anne. 2024.
