Osteogenesis Imperfecta

What is it?

Points To Remember About Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI)

• OI is a genetic disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily.
• There are several types of OI. The type of OI you have affects the symptoms you have.
• Symptoms of OI range mild to severe. All people with OI have weak bones that break easily.
• OI is usually managed by a team of doctors.
• There are several treatments for OI, including medicines and surgery. Treatments may help prevent or control symptoms of OI.
• There are steps you can take to stay healthy and help prevent broken bones.
• There is no way to prevent OI.

Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a disease that affects your bones. OI is also called brittle bone disease. If you have OI, you have bones that are weak and break easily.