Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Anne Sheldrake
BME 6093
Physiology for BME
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Bone Anatomy and Function
Gross Skeletal and Bone Function
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Types of Bones
Microscopic Bone Anatomy
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Cortical and Trabecular Bone
Bone Cells
Bone Remodeling
Symptoms and Classification of OI
Bone Fractures and Limb Deformities
Scoliosis
Blue Schlera
Hearing Loss and OI
Dentinogenesis Imperfecta
Incidence and Prognosis
Diagnosing OI
Genetics of OI
Treatment of OI
Surgical Treatment
Pharmacology
Life Style Modifications
OI Research
Skeletal and Bone Anatomy and Function
What follows is meant to serve as a brief introduction to the skeleton, bone microstructure, bone macrostructure, and bone remodelling. This is a well studied and fascinating area, so feel free to consult references for additional information.