Signs Of Osteogensis Imperfecta

Bowed Legs or Arms

Bowed legs or arms are more common in moderate to severe cases of osteogenesis imperfecta than in Type I. However, Type I children might experience more frequent dislocations of their shoulders and elbows than the average child.

Type II infants are usually born with exceedingly short limbs and legs positioned like a frog's. The femurs will be very short and telescoped. Infants will show evidence of having their longer bones malformed while in the womb. Type III infants will have mildly bowed and shortened limbs when they're born, and it's also common for long-bone fractures to occur at birth.

In Type IV patients, bowing of the legs and arms might occur at birth, but it's not necessarily common. Some signs of bone malformation may occur and result in diagnosis at birth. However, some children will not have the condition diagnosed until later, as many don't experience fractures until they begin walking.

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