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a) Name of Genetic Disorder

Osteogenesis imperfect

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c) Reason behind the name

Also known as brittle bone disease, is a group of genetic disorders that mainly affect the bones.
d)Description of the Disorder
It results in bones that break easily. The severity may be mild to severe.
e)Symptoms/Manifestation
Other symptoms may include a blue tinge to the whites of the eye, short height, loose joints, hearing loss, breathing problems
and problems with the teeth. Complications may include cervical artery dissection and aortic dissection.
f) Possible Treatment
There is no cure. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle by exercising and avoiding smoking can help prevent fractures. Treatment may
include care of broken bones, pain medication, physical therapy, braces or wheelchairs and surgery.
g) Mortality Rate
Affects about one in 15,000 people