Osteogenesis Imperfecta

What is Osteogenesis Imperfecta?

Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a genetic condition, which causes fractures to occur easily.

It is often called “brittle bone disease”.

The Brittle Bone Society has a wealth of information that is kept up to date.

Bone health

The body produces too little parathyroid hormone leading to low calcium levels in the blood.

Bone health

Low vitamin D found on a blood test or at risk of this due to lack of sunlight exposure.

Bone health

The body produces too much parathyroid hormone leading to high calcium levels in the blood.