A case of brittle bone disease.

ABSTRACT

Brittle bone disease--synonym, osteogenesis imperfecta is a rare genetic disorder of collagen synthesis associated with broad spectrum of musculoskeletal problem, where bones break easily. Recently we got a case of OI, whose name is Babu, 3 days old, full term bay with uneventful home delivery. The baby had multiple fractures in all the extremities with deformities with blue sclera with bilateral inguinal hernia. Other systems were found normal. On 10th day of life he was operated for inguinal hernia with satisfactory postoperative recovery and subsequently he was referred to the orthopedic department for further management.