When Growth Slows Down: An OI Child’s Family Diary of Living with Osteogenesis Imperfecta—Learning to Stand Up in Fragility
Understand Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI), a genetic collagen disorder causing fragile bones. This guide covers clinical signs (blue sclera, dentinogenesis imperfecta), diagnostic procedures (COL1A1/COL1A2 gene testing), interdisciplinary management (bisphosphonates, rodding surgery), and practical strategies for parents to balance protection with participation—turning the "fear of falling" into a foundation for resilience and self-efficacy.