title: Osteogenesis imperfecta: an overview.
abstract: Osteogenesis imperfecta (brittle bone disease) is a rare hereditary disorder with an increased tendency to fracture. Chris Clark highlights the management needs of people with this condition.
authors.affiliation: Osteogenesis Imperfecta Service, Great Ormond Street, Children's Hospital, London.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Clark
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D020380:Needs Assessment; D024802:Nurse's Role; D010013:Osteogenesis Imperfecta / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy*; D010360:Patient Transfer; D015995:Prevalence; D012307:Risk Factors; D006113:United Kingdom / Q000453:epidemiology