Osteogenesis imperfecta in the spine

The osteogénesis imperfecta it's a gene defectétic that occurs in the bones of the body in general and in the teeth. the bones beán brittle and in some parts of the world they call the disease “crystal bones” O “brittle bone disease

If you want to know about this disease or if you suffer from it in a mild degree, is artíass can be very úto para ten.

Index

Osteogéwithout imperfect causes

Many defects in the genes can cause the disease. The condition is caused by a gene that alters the productionón of colágene type 1, fundamental pillar of the bones and their solidity.

The colágene type 1 gives strength and flexibility to the joints and your bones, especially those of the spine. Unfortunately very little cabbage is producedágene or none.

¿CóHow is this glass bone disease diagnosed?? Además of the history clíunique of the person, spaghettién isáno gene testsécareotype ethics and imágenes such as x-rays and others useful in the diagnosisóstico óseo.

Preventionón of the osteogénesis imperfecta

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La osteogénesis imperfecta in the vertebral column, as in all bones it cannot be prevented because it is encoded by an inheritable gene from the father or mother. AlgúA parent usually has it mildly and has always been prone to fractures.

On very few occasions there may be preventionón of the osteogénesis imperfecta, because it is gene typeético and consequently congéthis.

types of osteogénesis imperfecta in the vertebral column

La osteogénesis which is a gene diseaseética has various types of intensity, there are people who live with it because they have a mild form of the disease.

Osteogénesis imperfecta type I: is fortunately the most común, the person lives with the risk of fracture when falling or from major or minor trauma. However, having the disease can transmit it to their children.

Osteogenesis imperfecta type II: is the way más severe disease where the person may be frequently fractured. Fractures occur smallñtraumatism or sin razóno apparent (A childñor blow that does not remember)

Osteogénesis imperfect type III: the person has a very poor quality of life because in additionás of having fractures without reasonón the person may grow up with bone deformities including pronounced curvature of the spine and extremities.

Consequences of osteogénesis imperfecta

People suffering from osteogéspinal cord nesis live a life of very poor quality, curvatures in the columns risk of fracture in the spine what is a dangerous accident in additionás of scoliosis.

Among the consequences of suffering from the disease and having brittle bones isá weakness of the bones of the spine which is a conditionónot very serious.

it fits ifñalarm that when there is seriousness of this disease the childrenñThey can be born with fractures that come from the womb.

Osteogéimperfect nesis treatment

for osteogénesis imperfecta there are invasive treatments or not, invasive ones may include performingón cirugías con material.

Rehabilitationón and diet

Initially, exercises that tend to favor the bones and the intake of a diet containing cabbage can be used.ágeno, así like cabbageágene in taken form. A treatment that involves both alternatives can be done.

Cirugías con material

If it is an osteogénesis imperfecta grave, can be treated with surgeryíthus for the reinforcement with internal rods of the bones and thus avoidí big núgroup of fractures. Similarly with pieces of material quirúrgic, the vertebral column can be reinforced with orteogécarried.

Use of ortésis

Many people who suffer from orthogénesis in the spine, especially can wear bracesédicos or ortésis. However, there are ways to make orthopedic devices.édicos for any part of the body.

By úlast, remember that suffering from this disease can currently be solved. Whatever the gravity, the advances médoctors in orthopedics are many and the treatment facilities in case of needing rehabilitationón.

If you have doubts askúntanos cóhow to do as your problem in the bones of the back.